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Winter Prep Now for No Regrets Later
A winter-ready yard will be easier on you — and your wallet. It’s easy to get so wrapped up in leaf peeping and other outdoorsy fun that you cut back on pre-winter home maintenance. But doing basic tasks now could … Continue reading
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5 Holiday Cleaning Mistakes Experts Know to Avoid
Steer clear of bulk shopping and other don’ts in your holiday prep. When you’re cleaning for the holidays, you want to make every minute count. Home cleaning professionals see firsthand where mistakes are costing us nonpros. Debbie Sardone, owner of … Continue reading
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Home Cleaning Tips for Every Hosting Vibe
Put the happy in your holidays by working with the home cleaning style that’s the real you. Your hosting style shapes how you do your home cleaning for holiday entertaining — and the challenges you might have along the way. … Continue reading
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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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November Home Maintenance
With the holidays coming at you fast and furious, you want to be sure your home is cozy, but with that fresh-as-spring feel — as opposed to that musty-damp-winter feel. Here’s how to make that happen (along with a few … Continue reading
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14 Hacks You Can Do Now to Make House Cleaning Go Faster
It’s the little things that get you every time. And that goes for your home, too. Stained porcelain, carpets, stinky appliances — they all hurt your home’s market value in the end. And, frankly, they’re no fun to look at … Continue reading
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What You Need to Know About Buyer Love Letters to Home Sellers
Did you hear the one about the dog who wrote a love letter? Not to his owner, but to a home seller. Well, actually the dog’s owner wrote the letter in Buddy’s voice, describing how wag-worthy the house was and … Continue reading
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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
Mouth-Watering Outdoor Kitchens
(And Surprise! Their ROI Is Great) What they typically cost, and tips for getting the most return on your investment. Building an outdoor kitchen is more than an indulgence: These backyard beauties can improve your home’s value. Outdoor kitchens typically get a … Continue reading