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Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you are a garden novice or a seasoned green thumb expert, avoid common gardening mistakes with these tips Pay attention to your property. Observe what areas receive the most sunlight and if there are areas that are often shaded throughout the day. Is there an area that collects an excess of water? Read care instructions on trees, shrubs nd plants. Learn and...
Getting Your Plumbing in Order
While many of us are knee deep in spring cleaning tasks around the home, there may be one area you’re overlooking: your plumbing. According to the septic experts at Connecticut-based Kaiser Battistone, there are several steps you should take annually to make sure your plumbing remains in good working order. The following suggestions were presented in a recent blog post from...
Check Your Deck: May Is National Deck Safety Month
As homeowners rev into full spring and summer entertaining season, everyone should make time to check their decks for safety concerns that could lead to accidents and injuries. "Many of us have delayed home repairs and improvement until they are absolutely essential," says Rob Haislip, vice president of Archadeck. "Even then, sometimes homeowners don't have enough information to decide when something...
Home Buying Basics: Why You Need a Home Inspection
April was National Home Inspection Month, and homeowners across the country learned about the benefits of having a home inspection—an important step in the home buying and selling process. Whether your home is on the market or you simply want to maintain its condition, enlist the help of a trustworthy home inspector to ensure that your current or potential home...
Pest Problem? Survey Shows You Are Not Alone.
Have you ever had a pest invasion in your home? Then you may not be surprised to learn that 84 percent of America's homeowners experienced a pest problem in the past 12 months, according to a national survey by HomeTeam Pest Defense. The top pest issues for homeowners in the last year were ants (49 percent), spiders (43 percent), flies...
Spring Cleaning Tips
It's that time of year again. The sun is shining, the sky is blue— and it's time to clear out the old so you can make way for the new. Rhymes aside, spring cleaning can be a tough task for most homeowners, but there are a few house cleaning tips that we can offer, which are very effective. You can...
Home Maintenance 101: Purchasing a Hot Water Heater
The water heater is the second biggest energy drain in the home behind the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system—also known as the HVAC system. Yet when it comes to understanding the requirements and specifications for water heaters, most homeowners don't know the basics. According to GE, almost 80 percent of consumers purchase a water heater only when their current unit...
3 Ways to Boost Curb Appeal for Under $100
Want to add curb appeal, but don't have much money to spend? Here are some simple things you can do for under $100. • Clean up the yard. Put away unused items, like lawn furniture. Clear leaves and branches out from under shrubs, other plants, and the house foundation. Make sure the lawn is free from debris and that grass clippings are...
Curb Appeal from the Ground Up
When it's time to sell your home, you want to do everything you can to make it enticing to potential buyers. One of the most important things you can do is boost your home's curb appeal. In fact, the National Association of REALTORS® says that curb appeal sells 49 percent of all homes. To help you build curb appeal from the...
How To Make The Most of Spring Curb Appeal
According to the National Association of REALTORS, 63% of homebuyers will drop by after viewing a home they like online. If your home isn't alluring from the outside, potential buyers may never schedule a showing to see the desirable features within it. Here are some tips to create a first impression that may lead to a sale this spring. Under pressure...
