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Posted on 09/05/2021

Eco-Friendly Lawn Tips: 4 Ways to Improve Your Lawn Without Harming the Environment

Image by congerdesign from Pixabay Every homeowner wants a beautiful lawn devoid of dandelions and unsightly brown patches. Unfortunately, hiring an organic lawn care service isn't always in the budget. However, there are some easy things you can do to manage and improve your lawn without breaking the bank or harming the environment. You can care for your...

Eco Friendly

Keep Lawn Green

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Posted on 08/29/2021

Brick or Stone: Which Is Best For Your Home Exterior?

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Both brick and natural stone have been popular building materials throughout history and are still popular today. Both have a classic, traditional look and offer many benefits compared to other home siding materials. If you’re considering going with brick or stone for your home exterior there are several things to consider. Brick...

Home Construction

Brick

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Do You Need a Bigger Down Payment?

Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...

Down Payment

Financing

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Posted on 08/15/2021

Passive Solar Homes: What You Need to Know

Photo by Skylar Kang from Pexels If you're purchasing a new construction, consider the benefits of a passive solar home. Unlike simple solar panels that attach to your roof, architects design passive solar homes from the ground up, taking into consideration such elements as building site, position and materials. True passive solar homes collect heat throughout the day...

Energy Efficient

Green Living

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Posted on 08/08/2021

How to Add Blue to Your Home's Exterior

The color blue has exploded in popularity among homeowners and exterior designers. Many are choosing to repaint their homes in a wide variety of blue paint colors from pastel to darker dramatic hues. However, there are ways you can join in on the blue paint excitement without repainting your entire house. Here we’ll go over some simple ways...

Posted on 08/01/2021

Wall art helps to fill the space on any wall regardless of its size or shape. While it's easy to head to a big box store that sells home decor and other household items in order to find wall art to hang, it's far more interesting to create your wall art yourself. These are DIY wall art ideas...

Arts And Crafts

Diy

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Posted on 07/25/2021

Why Your New Home Should Be a Smart Home

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Smart home technologies can be as simple as a lock, light or appliance you can activate with a voice, token or smartphone. But this can be as in-depth as whole household management systems that can regulate the comfort, security, and more for those who live there. If you’re considering buying or building...

Homeybuyer

Smart Home

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Posted on 07/18/2021

Mailbox Rules to Remember

Photo by Lee via Pixabay Putting a new mailbox up? Be sure to follow the official guidance from the U.S. Postal Service.® Here are a few rules, tips, and suggestions to make your mail carrier's day a little smoother. Putting Up a New Mailbox USPS-approved mailboxes have Postmaster General (PMG) approval labels. Have your post office approve your...

Mail Carrier

Mailbox

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Posted on 07/11/2021

Four Home Repairs Affected By Seasonal Storms

Image by sandid from Pixabay Our homes are special from the first time we enter. That's why we spend our precious time and money caring for our dwellings when bad weather threatens damage. Spring Windstorms For homeowners, windstorms are often unassuming. We all know to watch for snow or rain, but high winds can cause significant home damage....

Home Repair

How To Prepare For A Storm

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Posted on 07/04/2021

Heating Options for Outdoor Spaces

The benefits of having an outdoor heater cannot be over-emphasized as it significantly impacts the time you spend enjoying your outdoor space during colder weather. There are critical factors to consider when choosing the right outdoor heater. The Location of The Outdoor Heater To determine which type of outdoor heating you need, decide where you plan to use...

Balcony

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Posted on 06/27/2021

3 Ways Victory Gardens Can Benefit You

Victory gardens have been a tradition ever since the first World War. Growing your own vegetables, fruits and other edible crops at home can have major benefits, no matter the size and complexity of your garden. Here are some of the top reasons victory gardens are still beneficial in a modern world: Know Exactly What’s In Your Food...

Environmentally Friendly

Gardening

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Posted on 06/20/2021

What Is Cottage Garden Design?

Cottage garden design is a popular landscaping trend originating in late 1800s England. The style idealizes the informal and whimsical aspects of “cottage” life and brings together many details and aesthetics that are still trending today. Here we will go over the key elements of the cottage garden design and some ways you can bring the style home....

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