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Posted on 06/13/2021

Photo by ready made from Pexels With all the talk of sustainability and environmental concerns, it's easy to think of these vague ideas as little more than a pie-in-the-sky dream. The nitty-gritty of green homes is often lost on those outside the industry, largely because the concepts are unique to each location and build. We'll look at just...

Eco Home

Energy Efficient

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Keep Your Plants Safe & Happy With a DIY Greenhouse

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels For every low-maintenance houseplant there are multiple plants with strict climate and lighting needs. Many houseplant enthusiasts use portable humidifiers and grow lights in order to help their favorite plants grow indoors. One trend that is becoming more popular both in the plant and design world is creating mini-greenhouses out of display...

Cabinet Greenhouse

DIY

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Posted on 05/30/2021

Looking to Sell Your Home? Finish These Home Improvement Projects First

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Initially, it may seem like backwards logic to complete a few home improvement projects before selling your home. Most people want to renovate their home in order to enjoy it for themselves. However, there are several low-cost projects that you may want to consider before your listing your home, as these improvements...

Bathroom Update

Home Impovements

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Posted on 05/23/2021

Best Practices: Boosting Your Curb Appeal

Photo by Javani LLC via Shutterstock Before you ever place your home on the market, start working on curb appeal. What’s curb appeal? It’s the first thing that makes people want to take a second look when they drive by. If they’re house shopping or just dreaming for the future, a home with curb appeal will bring them...

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 05/16/2021

Remote Home Buying: How, Why and Where?

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Too busy to buy that second home in Myrtle Beach? No time to fly down and walk through multiple properties to find the one that's right for your family? No problem. You, too, can enjoy the dream of homeownership when you buy your next property remotely. What Is Remote Home Buying? When...

Buying A Home

Buying Tips

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Posted on 05/09/2021

Reasons to Live on a Corner Lot

Photo by Kaboompics.com via Pexels Since they see a lot more traffic than their inset counterparts, homes on the corner lot receive a lot of flak. As a result of these rumors, homebuyers might feel their hopes fall as they encounter the otherwise perfect house situated on these open properties. Much to their relief, however, many find that...

Buying

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Posted on 05/02/2021

Want a Beautiful Yard But Don't Like Yard Work? Here's How to Make It Happen?

Photo by Manfred Richter via PixabayIf you're like many homeowners who are busy with work and family obligations, you love the thought of your outdoor living space serving as a personal sanctuary during the occasional moments when you manage to get some downtime. However, it may also be true that the time you spend in your yard and...

Garden

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Posted on 04/25/2021

During Your Flip: Nail these Crucial Project Management Skills

Photo by TeroVesalainen via Pixabay Flipping a house successfully means keeping your ducks in a row during the rehab process--and that typically means communicating with several vendors to coordinate work, making sure everyone is on the same page, and dealing with delays when they (inevitably) occur. It's worth your while to build a project management strategy and skill...

Home Flipping

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Posted on 04/18/2021

Build an Umbrella Table That Fits Your Style

Photo by Jazella via Pixabay An umbrella table provides you with more than just a comfortable place to sit; it adds color and texture to your space, too. You'll need to have an idea of where the table will go, what size umbrella it needs to support and how many people it will need to seat comfortably. You...

DIY

Outdoor Furniture

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Posted on 04/11/2021

The Joys of Homeownership - And How to Keep Them That Way

Photo by Andy Dean Photography via Shutterstock The phrase “the joys of homeownership” is a staple in most households. But sometimes, you think you hear a snicker behind the smile. Now that you’re finally ready to become an owner, you might be wondering if that term is truthful or sarcastic. The answer is “Both.” How can it be...

Buying

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Posted on 04/04/2021

Improving Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

Image by Projekt_Kaffeebart from Pixabay Your indoor air quality can have a significant impact on your health and well-being. Allergens, air pollutants, and other particles can accumulate in your home and lead to certain health issues, such as respiratory symptoms. Maintaining good indoor air quality is an important part of making sure that your luxury home provides you...

Air Quality

Humidity

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Posted on 04/16/2021

4948 Spur Way, Antioch, CA 94531 is now new to the market!

Contractors, DIY Specialists, Investors, Handymen! Bring your tools and make this one shine. Seller started and completed some...

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