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Posted on 12/19/2021
Waterproofing Basements and Foundations in New Construction
Photo by Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels When building a new home, builders put a water-resistant coating on any part of the block crawlspace or basement that is underground. This is typically good enough to protect your foundation for years. However, after time, or if you have a drainage problem, the coating becomes less effective. Moisture and even water...
Basement
Foundation
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Posted on 12/12/2021
4 Steps to Take Control of Your Book Collection
Photo by Gabby K from Pexels Being surrounded by favorite books can be a calming experience in a highly chaotic world. However, when your book collection becomes a part of your chaos instead of a relief from it, it's time to rethink your organizational methods. If books are keeping you from enjoying an organized, clutter-free home, here are...
De Clutter
Books
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Posted on 12/05/2021
3 Telltale Signs It's Time To Remove Drywall & Insulate Your Home's Walls
Investing in new insulation ranks among the least appealing home improvement investments. It provides no aesthetic enhancement to the living space or curbside appeal. If your home were an automobile, insulation would be the equivalent of an oil change. It keeps everything running smoothly but remains an expense that delivers no joy. Just like car owners prefer not...
Bowing
Cracking
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Posted on 11/28/2021
Home Improvement Projects for the Whole Family
When raising children, the home is the epicenter. This is the place where you gather as a family, laugh and cry together while making memories that will last a lifetime. It's also a place to have fun, grow and learn. Home improvement projects that involve the entire household are great ways to do just that. Here are a...
Diy
DIY
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Posted on 11/21/2021
4 End-Of-Summer Maintenance Strategies for Your Home's Exterior
As the relaxing days of backyard barbecues turn to thoughts of school and work mentality, your home needs to prepare for the change of seasons. Summer fun, sun and nature have a significant effect on a home’s exterior. Although end-of-summer maintenance items are not necessarily as labor intensive as many spring tasks, these are strategies that can reduce...
End Of Summer
Exterior
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Posted on 11/14/2021
Wood Slice Decor Ideas to DIY
Arts and crafts with wood slices are the perfect thing to add a natural element to your home decor. There are countless crafting projects you can accomplish with wood slices and most of them require only a few materials. If you’re wanting to try this hot crafting trend yourself, we’ve put together some ideas to inspire you. Where...
Arts And Crafts
Diy
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Posted on 11/07/2021
Smart Thermostat Tips for Maximum Efficiency & Comfort
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Your smart thermostat is designed to save you money without your having to think about it. Of course, that doesn't mean that you don't have any say over how it works and how much money you save. We'll look at tips you can use to keep your energy bills as low as...
Energy Efficient
Save Energy
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Posted on 10/31/2021
Garden Decor to Enhance Your Outdoor Experience
Your outdoor living space is an extension of your home, and as such many people find that they spend a lot of time in their yards. Whether you have acres of property and an expansive kitchen garden or you have a small but charming cement patio outside of your terrace level apartment, you can spruce up your yard...
Backyard
Backyard
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Posted on 10/24/2021
Your Guide to New Construction Architectural Styles
Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels Residential architectural styles have long defined the current culture in America. At the turn of the century, colorful and elegant Victorian homes could be found in many towns across the country. By the 1950s, the practical ranch was popping up in every new suburb that was being created. Today, those who are...
Architecture
Exterior Home Design
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Posted on 10/17/2021
Line Plants: What You Should Know About Your Home's Plans
When you look at the plans for your custom home, you might not understand what you’re seeing at first. These plans contain many symbols that can be hard to interpret without architectural knowledge. One of the most common types of symbols that appear on house plans are lines. You might notice several kinds of lines on your house...
Blue Prints
Building
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Posted on 10/10/2021
What is a Tax Lien ?
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There are many fees and costs you’ll encounter as a homeowner. From closing costs that are due when first purchasing your home to your mortgage payment and property taxes, keeping up with these expenses is essential. But if you’re a homeowner that didn’t pay your property taxes, you’re at risk of losing...
Legal
Remove A Tax Lien
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