Denise Milligan's Blog

Posted on 03/10/2022

Privacy: Plant These Shrubs to Increase Your Home's Privacy

Property owners and abutters often want to escape into the backyard to take a break. When landscapes are wide open, even the courtesy of saying hello and briefly chatting with neighbors reduces the peaceful enjoyment of the property. Homeowners who do not want to invest thousands of dollars to stare at blank wooden fences can plant shrub rows...

Gardening

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Posted on 03/03/2022

3 Tips for Decorating With Neutral Colors

Neutral colors are always in style. However, if you have never decorated with a neutral color palette, you might wonder how to go about it. With so many colors that are so close to each other, how can you still create a dynamic and interesting aesthetic? Luckily, there is a lot more room for creativity when using neutrals...

Color Palettes

Decorating

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Posted on 02/24/2022

Starting with a blank canvas: how to decorate your new house

If you're moving to a new home and starting fresh, the thought of decorating can be overwhelming. With so many options and so much space to work with, what's the best way to begin? Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to break down the process into manageable pieces and still achieve your interior design goals....

Decorating

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Posted on 02/17/2022

Mudroom & Entryway Storage Ideas to Try

In many homes, the mudroom is the gateway into the house. In homes without a mudroom, a dedicated entryway space serves the same purpose. While it's easy to let things clutter and accumulate in these spaces, it's just as easy to find storage and organization solutions that work--no matter how much space you have. Here are some tips...

Cubbies

Drawers

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Posted on 02/10/2022

Sustainable Home Decor: Tips and Ideas for Your House

There's a lot of talk about sustainable home features such as solar panels or energy-efficient appliances. For those passionate about green living, there are many other ways to incorporate eco-friendly features into nearly every aspect of your home. In fact, there are many ways to use sustainable decor to create a house that is welcoming, beautiful and good...

Eco Friendly

Candles

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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 03/10/2022

1720 Howland Boulevard, Deltona, FL 32738 is now new to the market!

Almost 1/2 acre lot in Deltona Lakes. The lot offers a great location for your new home with easy access to everything you need and plenty of room for your toys. This lot is waiting for a new owner. Easy access to I-4 and SR...

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