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Category Archives: Real Estate News
The 5 Best Things to Do When You Move into Your New Home
Yes, a more homey home starts with a new toilet seat. CONTRIBUTED BY This article was contributed by Katie and Jeremy Bower, home and lifestyle bloggers for “Bower Power.” They spend every waking minute loving to create, improving homes, and … Continue reading
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Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans
With this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you won’t get overwhelmed — you’ll find the right mortgage. When it comes to buying a house, most people know what they prefer: a bungalow or a condo, a hot neighborhood or a … Continue reading
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7 Organization Tips for Your Holiday Gear and Decorations
Storage tips that’ll make packing up jollier. Decking the halls is good fun and all, but shuffling through piles of wreaths, lights, ornaments, dreidels, wrapping paper, and stockings is nothing to fa la la la about. Cut back on the holiday overwhelm with … Continue reading
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The Secret to Programming Your Thermostat the Right Way for Each Season
Before you get started, you’ll need to pick a programmable thermostat you’ll actually use. Here’s how. Programming a thermostat can seem daunting. That observation was not made by a frustrated homeowner but by John Galeotafiore, who oversees testing of thermostats … Continue reading
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7 Home Improvement Ideas That Stretch Your Dollars the Most
Enjoy your home more today — and sell it for the best price tomorrow. When it comes to home improvement ideas, some are more financially savvy than others. And if you’re on a limited budget, it becomes even more important … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Keep Severe Weather from Doing a Number on Your Yard
A new way to look at landscaping can protect your yard from severe weather patterns. Contrary to what many may believe, severe weather doesn’t just beat up on the other guy. Mother Nature can wallop anyone’s home and yard. That … Continue reading
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4 Ways to Avoid DIY Mistakes — From a DIYer Who’s Made Them All
DIY gone wrong is your worst nightmare. Sleep better with these tips to master DIY know-how. New backsplash? You’ve done it. Upgrading a faucet? No problem. You’re a DIY master. But what about that electrical issue? Or fixing a leaky … Continue reading
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9 Essential Things You Need For A New House
These must-haves will make things a lot easier in the first few weeks. When Lauren Hunter and her husband moved into their first home in Hilliard, Ohio, the previous homeowner had left behind a ladder. “It turned out to be awesome,” Hunter … Continue reading
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