Mark Handy's Blog

Posted on 03/20/2019
Upgrade Your Home's Curb Appeal Without Breaking Your Budget
Believe it or not, upgrading your residence's curb appeal won't necessarily force you to break your budget. Now, let's take a look at three cost-effective ways to improve your house's curb appeal. 1. Mow the Lawn Tall grass and weeds are unlikely to do you any favors, particularly if you want to reap the benefits of a fast, profitable...
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Posted on 03/13/2019
Some Handy Tricks on Packing Your Suitcase in Thirty Minutes or Less
Packing your suitcase have got to be the most demanding part of your prep. With work, home chores, and other daily routines, the flight you booked a month ago may be upon you in a few minutes. Say you have just thirty minutes to pack your suitcase or miss your flight for good. What do you do? For...
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Posted on 03/06/2019
These Are The Top Trending Luxe Bathroom Upgrades This Year
The bathroom is a room of sanctuary in the home. It is the one room where, for the most part, you can find cherished, quiet time all to yourself. Even if it means locking the door to keep the kids out for the best two minutes of your day. Which is probably why creating a spa-like bathroom is a...
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Posted on 02/27/2019
Ask This Old House: Sink Installation 101
Richard covers the bases for a bathroom...
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Posted on 02/20/2019
Ready For Open House Day?
Cleaning is most peoples' least favorite thing on a typical day. But for Open House day? It can seem either terrifying or expensive, but it doesn't have to be. A little elbow grease can make a huge difference and save you a bundle. Walls You have to be careful of painted walls. If you're too abrasive, you'll rough...
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Posted on 02/13/2019
Advantages of Going Modular
Building your own home can be a big undertaking, and when you're considering this option, as opposed to buying a finished house, you'll consider several factors like design features, cost to design, building quality and timeline. When it's completely said and done the numbers certainly add up, and you'll be looking at several additional months to a year...
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Posted on 02/06/2019
Florida Luxury Homebuying Tips: Review the Local Housing Market
The Florida luxury housing market can be tough to navigate, regardless of whether you want to buy a deluxe residence in Orlando, Tampa Bay or elsewhere in the Sunshine State. Lucky for you, we're here to teach you about the Florida luxury housing sector and ensure you can quickly and effortlessly discover your dream residence. Now, let's take a...
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Posted on 01/30/2019
Is Your Home Secure?
When it comes to home safety, three areas need to be on the radar for review at least twice a year. Some folks check them with the summer and winter solstice and others with the change to and from daylight savings time. But you might want to check these more often. Whatever the schedule, these three items need...
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Posted on 01/23/2019
How To Reduce The Price Of Your Home Gracefully
If your home is on the market, you may wonder why it hasn’t moved off the market. There are many ways to make adjustments to the price of your home, but if not done correctly, you could sabotage the sale of your home. Let’s say that you have your home as an FSBO (For sale by owner.) Buyers may...
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Posted on 01/16/2019
Springtime is coming!
It might seem a little strange to begin talking about spring as the winter holidays have just past. Snow may be on the ground near you, and you are still running the heat and snuggling up to the fireplace. But … Before you know it, the days will turn from cold to cool and it some parts of...
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Posted on 01/09/2019
Roasted Tomato, Brown-Sugar Bacon, and Mozzarella Sandwich Recipe
This is a deluxe twist on the classic BLT. You can also grill the tomatoes and the bread Recipe from Tomato Time in the June 2017 issue of TOH...
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Posted on 01/02/2019
What To Expect When Buying A Home As An Unmarried Couple
Unmarried couples often find themselves surprised at the additional steps it takes to buy a home compared to their wedded friends. This guide will help you prepare for buying a home together as an unmarried couple: Banks will assess you differently than they would a married couple. Whereas they look at a married couple as a single financial unit,...
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