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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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Decluttering your Garage with Outdoor Storage
“That can go in the garage” is a common solution to just about anything outdoorsy that needs a home. Instead, think outside the garage. These ideas are great for decluttering your garage — and they’ll pay dividends when it comes … Continue reading
What does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover?
What does your homeowners insurance cover? The short answer is: A basic homeowners insurance policy (called HO-1 in insurance lingo) covers your home and possessions if they’re damaged or destroyed by these things: Fire Lightning Windstorm (unless you live in … Continue reading
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Tagged appliances, bills, building, cement, code, computer, damage, electrical, expenses, flooding, floods, home, homeowner, homeowners, homes, Hotel, house, hurricane, insurance, maintain, mold, plumbing, policies, policy, rent, repair, repairs, replace, roof, Snow, storm, wildfires
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Protect your Home from Wildfires
How do most homes ignite during a wildfire? A floating ember or piece of burning wood touches down on a roof, gutter, in a vent, under a deck, or on a porch and ignites leaves and debris, says the National … Continue reading
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Tagged branches, chemical, chimney, chimneys, deck, fire prevention, gutter, home, homes, house, improvement, invest, lawn, outside, plants, plywood, properties, protect your home, repair, replace, roof, safe, shrubs, siding, trees, vents, water, wildfires, yard
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Curb Appeal Choices w/ Staying Power
Improving your home’s curb appeal brings immediate satisfaction. Plus, the financial benefits can be fabulous, too. Good curb appeal increases your home’s value, making your property easier to sell — and easier to love. The challenge? Spending too much limits your ROI (return on … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, building, color, concrete, curb appeal, deck, doors, durability, efficient, exterior, floors, garage, granite, home, homeowner, homeowners, house, houselogic, investment, landscape, lawn, lighting, maintain, maintenance, makeovers, mowing, national association of realtors, native plants, paint, patio, property, quality, realtor, remodel, remodeling, repair, return on investment, ROI, roof, Sale, selling, selling point, style, trees, trim, trimming, windows
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4 To-Dos for Hot Summer Days
When it’s hot outside, smart homeowners focus their energies inside on these four tasks. You know: Like taking advantage of your nice, cool basement. #1 Organize the Basement The two most common types of clutter? Old clothes and seasonal … Continue reading
How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Home & Yard
A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s 7 ways to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. … Continue reading
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Tagged bug free zone, bug repellant, bugs, building, bushes, color, curb appeal, deck, design, grass, gutter, home, house, houselogic, indoor, insect control, keep bugs away, lawn, national association of realtors, outdoor patio, siding
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