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Homes and Lifestyle
Create an Outdoor Living Space on a Budget
As the summer months approach, more and more of us will be spending time outdoors. The warmer temperatures and extra daylight are the ideal time to extend your home’s living space and enjoy your outdoor areas. Whatever the size of your yard, patio, or deck there are simple ways to make it as appealing and as livable as the inside of your home. Here are some ideas to get your outdoor space ready for relaxed summer living – without emptying your wallet! Read More “Create an Outdoor Living Space on a Budget”
6 Steps for Starting a Garden
5 Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring is right around the corner! But, before you can relax in your backyard and enjoy your blooming garden, there are probably some seasonal chores to conquer. To make this year’s preparation for spring a breeze, focus on these five spring cleaning must-do’s:
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Lucky Charms In Real Estate
Whether it’s a family home, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, owning real estate is an important investment in your future. With so much riding on these transactions, real estate often feels like a high stakes game of chance. Given that there’s no exact formula for success and the process can be highly emotional, real estate lends itself to a bit of superstition. Let’s take a look at some of the practices that are believed to bring good luck in real estate!
Horseshoe Over the Door
The horseshoe has a long history of being a protective symbol. It has become customary to hang a horseshoe over the door to protect against evil and bring good luck. The way that you hang the horseshoe is a matter of preference. Some believe it should be pointing upward so your luck does not escape. Others argue that hanging the horseshoe upside down will ensure that good luck pours down into the home.
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How to Choose the Right Energy Efficient Lighting
Over the past several years, lighting options and the way they are measured have changed as part of the movement toward energy efficiency. Traditional incandescent bulbs are no longer manufactured and are quickly becoming a nostalgic thing of the past! They’ve been replaced by more efficient lighting options including: halogen incandescent, compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. These energy-saving options offer choices of light levels, sizes, shapes, and colors. Which option is best will depend on the purpose and location of the lighting, as well as personal preference. Here’s what you need to know to make the right selection for each space in your home:
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Home Maintenance to Retain Value during the New Year!
At the start to every New Year, we all promise to make changes for the better and set resolutions to help achieve these goals. One part of our lives is often overlooked– our homes. This year make an effort to maintain your home better and give it the upgrades it has so badly needed! Here are a few home maintenance updates that will help boost your home’s value in the upcoming year:
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