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Tag Archives: DIY
Making the Best of your Yard in Winter
Spending time outdoors at the height of the pandemic was a way to get fresh air, exercise safely, and expand living quarters. Now, nearing two years later, an outdoor retreat has become even more sought after, causing homeowners and design … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, backyard, bushes, children, comfort, concrete, contractor, Decor, design, DIY, entertain, fireplace, games, garage, grill, homeowner, homeowners, invest, investment, kitchen, lawn, lighting, nature, office, open, outdoor, outdoors, parties, pergola, plants, privacy, project, realtors, space, spaces, square foot, square footage, trees, trend, wildlife, windows, winter, yard
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5 Tasks Every Homeowner Should Do in January
Whew. The holidays are done. The new year has rung in. That’s when smart homeowners know it’s time to do these five things that’ll save time, money, and hassles all year long. #1 Organize Your Seasonal Storage Space Packing away … Continue reading
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Tagged air, appliances, bath, clean, Cleaning, contract, contractor, Decor, deep clean, DIY, filter, hiring, holidays, home, homeowner, homeowners, house, household, improve, kitchen, New year, opportunity, presents, professional, project, projects, seasonal, spring, tasks, vacuum, weather, yard
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Attic & Basement Storage Ideas to Gain More Space
Outfitting your basement and attic with efficient storage can be life-changing. Not only will you get more living space, it can give your home an edge over others when it comes time to sell. Try these ideas to get the … Continue reading
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Tagged clean, Cleaning, creative, DIY, efficient, floor, free, home, house, kids, living room, living space, mess, modular, room, smart storage, space, spaces, supplies
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6 Clever Clutter Solutions
You purged. You donated. You discarded. Yet, even with excess items banished from your home, clutter is creeping back in. The real culprit? All those household essentials and cherished keepsakes still need a tidy, convenient spot to live. Without accessible … Continue reading
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Tagged bin, bins, board, cabinetry, container, create, DIY, drawer, features, fix, fresh, garage, home, homeowner, household, invest, kitchen, kitchen storage, mattress, outdoor, outdoors, paint, professional, project, space, spaces, tools, yard
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9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits
Indoor evenings on the couch are so last year. Literally. Relaxing around a fire and under the stars is about to be the place for a perfect night. But a built-in fire pit can cost upward of $5,000 for an … Continue reading
Fall Landscaping/Lawn Care Tips
Fall is a great season for yard work — the weather is nice, plants are cheap, and veggies are hardy. Here are three projects that’ll transform your yard without hitting your bank account too hard. #1 DIY a Compost BinIf … Continue reading
From Fixer-Upper to Dream Home
That moment when you realize the home you want to buy is not the home you can afford: What do you do? Eve and Jason Trombley didn’t give up. Nor did they wait until they could save up for their … Continue reading
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Tagged bathroom, bedroom, building, change, Construction, costs, custom, deck, DIY, dream home, entertain, exterior, fixtures, floor plan, foundation, furnace, home, homeowner, homeowners, house, improve, kitchen, labor, layout, light fixtures, living room, location, office, potential, project, projects, renovation
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9 Tools Every DIYer Needs
Those spare Allen wrenches and $1 tape measure from Ikea aren’t going to cut it if you’re making real home improvements. Here are the nine essential tools you need to start hammering out great projects: #1 Two Hammers You know … Continue reading
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Tagged appliances, bathroom, building, Construction, contractor, design, DIY, drywall, equipment, fireplace, home, homes, house, improve, improvement, improvements, kitchen, molding, moving, potential, project, projects, quality, tile, tools
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