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Posted on 11/06/2019
Home Security Tips for House Showings
Photo by Gino Crescoli via PixabayIf a stranger were to knock on your door and ask to come in, you’d likely say no. Yet when you’re showing your house, this is exactly what you’re doing. You’ll let stranger after stranger come in to tour the home and see if it’s a good fit for their needs. So how...
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Posted on 10/30/2019
Behind the Scenes: Jamestown Net-Zero House
Finding room for a fireplace in an energy-efficient...
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Posted on 10/23/2019
Making Your Time Count
Time... a non-renewable resource. Spending time, wasting time, bidding your time, you can do all of these things but make more time; No! Since you can't make more time, then you have to allocate time, doing things that create the life you want for yourself. If you have a significant other or a child then you know spending...
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Posted on 10/16/2019
Energy Efficient Living
As you've gotten older, you have become successful at living an energy efficient lifestyle. You purchased a fairly green home and have developed good habits for living green. Now you have children who are reaching an age to start doing things on their own and contribute to household chores and upkeep. Awesome. Just remember that you’ll need to...
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Posted on 10/09/2019
What You Missed: Live Q&A
Jenn Nawada tackles everything you want to know about spring lawn...
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Posted on 10/02/2019
Tips for Cleaning Your Pool Enclosure
If you own a pool, you probably also have a pool screen closure to keep debris and dirt from leaving your pool dirty and unkempt. Having a pool screen also serve as protection from sunlight and pesky animals. Pool screen enclosure also keeps wandering children and pets from getting hurt or being involved in a domestic pool accident....
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Posted on 09/25/2019
Fix a Chipped Sink
Whether it’s a plumber’s wrench or a heavy stockpot, slips happen—and vitreous china, fireclay, and enameled-metal sinks often bear the scars. Luckily, DIY repair kits that contain epoxy paints and fillers can heal chips in glossy ceramic surfaces. Here, tips for getting the best...
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Posted on 09/18/2019
5 Benefits of Having a Spa at Your Home
Have you ever considered the benefits of having a spa at home? Or you are nursing the ambition of having a Jacuzzi at home. This whirlpool birth is an excellent addition to the house as it gives your apartment an aesthetic touch. Apart from giving your home an attractive look, it fades into the house background. The benefits...
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Posted on 09/11/2019
Behind the Scenes: Brookline’s Pill Hill
On the Brookline project house street, the doctors are...
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Posted on 09/04/2019
Photography Tips for Home Sellers
Taking good pictures of a house up for sale can be challenging, especially when trying to make your home standout against all the other homes on the market. A good picture portrays your home in a great light and tends to make your house look attractive to prospective buyers. Some home sellers hire a professional photographer to take...
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Posted on 08/28/2019
Scaling for the Space
Whether your room is larger or smaller, the wrong size furniture, décor, and accessories cause it to be a distraction to your peace rather than an enhancement. Rattling around in an oversized room with an undersized sofa and a chair or two makes one simple feel out of place. But cramming a small room with that oversized recliner...
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Posted on 08/21/2019
Bath Makeover for $189
To show just how far a little time and money can go, a homeowner gives her master bath its first new look in more than 20...
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