Tag: Home Improvement

Posted on 05/02/2021

Image by Tom from Shutterstock Energy efficiency isn’t just for the inside of your home. What you plant outside can affect the bottom line inside. Choosing the right trees, grasses, and shrubs can help. Location, location, location Well placed trees can help to reduce your heating and cooling bills. Trees can keep your home cooler in the summer...

Home Improvement

Efficiency

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Posted on 03/28/2021

The Best ROI for Resale

Photo by Fotocraft via Shutterstock Many homeowners spend thousands of dollars on improvements and upgrades only to find out that the return on their investment (ROI) is less than $1 to $1. That means that for every dollar spent, the selling price of their home does not go up a corresponding dollar. In fact, very few home improvements...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 01/31/2021

Luxury Flooring Options for Your Home

Flooring is a significant part of your home interior decor. It bears the brunt of your daily activities and is always the first surface to reflect wear and tear. With that in mind, consider installing high-end flooring that is durable, lasts longer, and of course, makes your home more appealing. Luxurious flooring can boost your home value tremendously...

Home Improvement

Flooring

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Posted on 01/24/2021

5 Tips for Easier House Painting

Image by kitzcorner from Shutterstock Don’t underestimate the importance of a fresh coat of paint when it comes to preparing to sell your home. Apart from changing the look of your space, it also adds to the value of your house. Painting can make your home feel brand new and attract the attention of serious buyers. While painting...

Painting Tips

Interior Painting

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Posted on 12/13/2020

Improving an Older Home's Efficiency

Photo by SpeedKingz via Shutterstock Living green is the goal of many young homebuyers. Once in their new home, they want to take steps toward improving their home’s efficiency. The first step to improving your home’s energy efficiency is to choose the right house. Solar panels and LED light fixtures aside, the most efficient form of housing is...

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Posted on 11/01/2020

How to Choose the Right Grass for Your Lawn

The Southern region is a beautiful land of fun, relaxation, a lot of sunshine and beautiful lawns. Grasses differ from one another by growing capacity and various abilities to adapt to their surroundings. The type of soil plays a vital role, as well, since some grasses do well in particular soils while others may fall short. To start...

Lawns

Home Improvement

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Natural Lighting Options for Your Home

Image by PlusONE from Shutterstock The presence of natural light inside of your living space can have a tremendous impact on how you feel in your home. If you're interested in introducing more daylight into your space consider installing a skylight or light tube. What are skylights? A traditional skylight is a window set into the roof of...

Home Improvement

Lighting

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Posted on 06/17/2020

Voice-Controlled Devices You May Want to Consider

Photo by Andrey Bryzgalov via Shutterstock We’ve learned to use voice controls in our cars for hands-free calling, but what about in our homes? Alexa, Google Assistant, Echo and Siri are for more than simply using your voice to switch on the lights or control the temperature. Here are more ways to control your home with the sound...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 05/10/2020

How to Build a Backyard Fire Pit

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay A fire pit adds a cozy and fun element to any backyard. Think of the roasting of marshmallows or just enjoying a toasty fire on a chilly fall night. Building a fire pit is a relatively straightforward DIY project. To get started, you’ll need the right materials, tools, location and confirmation you will...

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Fire Pit

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Posted on 01/26/2020

The Art of Mini-Staging: Small Touches that Give Your Space Life

Photo by p_kennedy123 via Pixabay You don't have to be an interior designer to bring color and life into a home when you put it on the market. And you certainly don't have to drop thousands of dollars to hire a professional stager, either. For most properties, a few staging basics can make all the difference between a...

Decor

Home Staging

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Posted on 09/29/2019

Home Improvement Tasks to Tackle Before Selling (And Tasks to Ignore)

Photo by Christian Heitz via PexelsWhen you’re prepping your home to sell, your “to do” list can get quite long, quite quickly. Which projects do you really need to tackle before listing, and which are best left undone? Talking to your real estate agent is a good first step, but this guide will also give you the lowdown...

Diy

Home Improvement

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Posted on 07/21/2019

Essentials for your Backyard

Look outside your back door to your backyard area. Do you like what you see? Does it inspire you to throw a barbecue and sit around with friends and family to unwind? Backyards come in many shapes and sizes. They should be a place to sit back and relax. Create an oasis to escape the stress of everyday...

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