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Posted on 02/03/2022

How to Maintain Your Wood-Burning Fireplace

For many, the fireplace is the focal point of the home. Whether you use it for heat or just for ambiance, a wood burning fireplace is an important feature that requires regular maintenance to function and keep everybody safe. Here are some tips for general maintenance of your wood-burning fireplace: Clean the Interior One of the simplest ways...

Fireplace

Fireplace Maintenance

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Posted on 01/27/2022

What home and business owners should know about personal tangible property taxes

Personal tangible property is a tax term referring to physical property used in running your commercial or rental business. While general property taxes concern the actual land and buildings, personal tangible property taxes are related to equipment, furnishings, vehicles and more. If you own a business or rental property, it's important to understand how these taxes work. Here...

Personal Property Tax

Personal Tangible Property

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Posted on 01/20/2022

4 Colorful Trees for Your Front Yard

Using trees in your landscaping design is a great way to add dimension and depth to your front yard. However, it’s crucial to consider scale when choosing a tree for your yard so that you don’t completely overwhelm the space—or worse, cause problems for the foundation. Luckily there are lots of trees that work well in small yards,...

Exterior Design

Front Yard

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Posted on 01/13/2022

Ways Sellers Can Reduce Their Risk When Using a Land Contract

Land contracts can be an excellent alternative to a traditional mortgage, both for the buyer and seller. The seller assumes the role of the lender and gets regular payments from the buyer while still holding the property title. There are many advantages both for buyer and seller; but from the seller's perspective, land contracts also come with some...

Home Seller

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Posted on 01/06/2022

Tips for Finding the Right Starter Home

First-time buyers looking for a starter home have a wealth of choices available. While a starter home won’t include everything on your dream home wish list, you will find something to suit your short-term needs at an affordable price. However, beyond that it might be hard to know where to start. Here we’ve put together some basic tips...

First Time Buyer

First Time Homebuyer

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Posted on 12/30/2021

Why You Should Keep Plants Away From Basements and Crawl Spaces

It's tempting to plant shrubs and other plants against your house to hide the basement or crawl space area. However, you could be asking for trouble. Before you buy or plant anything new for spring, find out why it's not such a good idea to have plants too close to your basement or crawl space. Roots Trees, shrubs...

Home Gardening

Plants

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Posted on 12/23/2021

4 Ways to Make a Mini Greenhouse

If you’re looking for simple and inexpensive ways to grow plants from seedlings, there are plenty of DIY solutions to consider. You can convert everyday household items into seed starter containers and create microclimates with mini-greenhouses. Here are some ideas for DIY seed starter greenhouses to help your seedlings thrive. Plastic Bottles For single seedlings, try making mini...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 12/16/2021

Pros & Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper

Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels The concept of buying a fixer-upper can tempt brand new homebuyers. For those on a budget who enjoy DIY projects, it might make perfect sense to spend less up front on a home you can fix up yourself. However, there are some disadvantages to consider before making this important choice. Here we...

Buy A Fixer Upper

Buying A Fixer Upper

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Posted on 12/09/2021

Small Living: How to Make Your Small Room Seem Larger

Small living spaces can present some unique challenges with furnishing and decorating. Whether you're dealing with a cramped living room or a tiny bedroom, there are some practical steps you can take to make your space feel larger and more functional. 1. Hang Window Treatments High The right window treatments can really open up even the smallest of...

Decor

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Posted on 12/02/2021

Sweat Equity: What It Is and Why You Should Care

When you start talking about what you can do to improve your property value, you may start seeing dollar signs. As the old saying goes, it takes money to make money. However, it doesn't have to be this way regarding your home. Did you know you can boost your home's value simply by putting in some hard work...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 11/25/2021

Stay Green With These Lawn Alternatives

Image by Zdeněk Chalupský from Pixabay If you’re considering replacing your lawn with something more sustainable and low-maintenance, there are many options to choose from. Many homeowners hesitate to get rid of their lawn because they will miss the softness and lush green color of grass. Luckily, there are lots of alternatives that can satisfy that same aesthetic...

Artificial Turf

Backyard

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Posted on 11/18/2021

3 Ways to Make Bedside Tables From Wooden Crates

In the DIY world, certain materials and objects prove their usefulness time and time again. For DIY furnishings, one of those objects is a wooden crate. These crates used to transport produce and other cargo every day and are an excellent source of reclaimed wood and DIY inspiration. If you’re looking for a wooden crate DIY project to...

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