Starter homes can be beautiful pieces of memories that encapsulate our first marriage, first child, and the first time we could really feel great about owning something. It’s no wonder that selling your home might seem difficult, or even impossible with all these great memories and feelings attached. But, selling your home doesn’t have to be either difficult or impossible! If you’ve outgrown your starter home, are looking to move to a new location due to work or school, or simply just want a change, not to worry. The internet is full of top tips to sell your home, and…
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Radon is a common problem in many homes but the greatest problem is that many homeowners do not even realize the presence of the gas in their homes. Radon is a colorless and odorless gas perhaps the reason why it is very difficult to detect. With the right local radon mitigation and abatement contractor, you are guaranteed that the gas will not be present in your home. However, choosing the right local radon mitigation and abatement service is easier said than done. The challenge that many homeowners face is that there are many local radon mitigation and abatement companies that…
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Your AC unit is a complex system of energy sources and parts that work in harmony to deliver the exact temperature you desire. Besides ruining your home comfort, not taking care of your AC unit can lead to a host of expensive problems and can even affect your health. The last thing you want is to have your AC unit break down in the middle of a heatwave and have to wait days or even weeks to get it repaired. Knowing how to maintain your AC unit and when to call a professional is vitally important. Here’s the ultimate guide…
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Are you selling your home online? According to the National Association of Realtors, more than five million preexisting homes were sold in 2019 alone, in part, thanks to the use of the world wide web. Unfortunately, many homes don’t sell right away. This could be because the sellers are not acquainted with the right tools to sell their home or because they haven’t made the necessary fixes to their homes in order to drum up enough interest. After you make those essential home fixes — with the help of qualified professionals, of course — tweaking your home profile online is…
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When the price is right and the house looks like your dream home, you may think that buying an old house is as simple as putting in an offer and paying all the closing costs and associated fees once the previous owner or seller has accepted your offer. Winning the seller’s favor is one of the easier parts of purchasing an old house, though, even if it may seem difficult. The main challenges of purchasing an old house come into the picture when you are evaluating the safety, value, and costs of repairing the old house. Unless you work for…
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Home remodeling continues to rise in demand. By 2021, U.S. kitchen cabinet demand is expected to grow to almost $17.1 billion. One common type of remodeling many homeowners desire is updating bedroom dressers. New paint, soft close drawer slides, and many other options can help you give your dresser an upgrade. Here are some tips on updating bedroom dressers. 1. Add new paint The easiest solution to updating bedroom dressers is to paint them in a new color. It can take time re-painting your dresser as you have to take out all of the drawers to do it. It’s important…
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In many people’s lives, there are milestones that reflect maturity, status, and a personal sense of accomplishment. For some, it’s getting that big promotion at work or finally achieving a fitness goal. For others, it’s rescuing an animal or getting married to their lifelong sweetheart. While everyone’s personal goals and life paths differ, most of us converge pleasantly on the thought of buying a home of our very own into which to funnel our happiness, pride, and elder years. While it’s nice to finally own your own slice of heaven on which to self govern, it is not a one-and-done…
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Gardening has long been growing more and more popular here in the United States. After all, this country’s market for home and gardening had already reached an overall market value of more than $272 billion back in the year of 2017, growing by as much as $10 billion in the year that followed. The data surrounding the actual people gardening is actually also quite impressive, as more than 117 billion people were found to have participated in gardening in that same year of 2017 – another number that has only continued to climb in the time that has passed us…
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What are you doing with your stimulus check? A lot of people are tapping into some inexpensive home improvement ideas to invest that money wisely. There are thousands of home improvement ideas that are inexpensive, easy to manage, and that can deliver a huge impact. You do not have to be a professional to get professional-like results. Many remodeling shows on TV can walk you right through the process. Of course, finding some inexpensive home improvement ideas online and the step by step directions to carry them out is also an easy way to spend less and do more. Inexpensive…
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Lot clearing is the process of removing obstacles such as stones, stumps, trees, and brush from a piece of land. Lot clearing is important because it reduces fire damage risk by creating a fire break between your home and the area surrounding it. Lot clearing additionally gives firefighters the ability to stand a safe distance away from your property to properly put any potential fires out. While it can be difficult to initially see the benefit of clearing away trees from your property, lot clearing is ultimately safer for you and the surrounding environment. What equipment is used for lot…