Category: Tips and Tricks

  • Fireplaces

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    Never burn these items in a fireplace Just a reminder that a fireplace is not an incinerator. It is fireplace season in many areas right now. Time to remember those cozy evenings spent curled up in front of the fireplace. If you hav a wood-burning fireplace, you can’t just pop in anything made of wood…

  • Safe Fireplace

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    How to build a safe fireplace and chimney It’s that time of the year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire or wood burning stove. Whether used for heating or for ambiance, fireplaces and wood burning stoves are great amenities. However they need to be properly installed. Data on fires There…

  • What to Repair Before You List

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    When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s important to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are four recommended repairs to make before selling your home.…

  • Garden Cleanup

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    Here are 10 autumn garden cleanup tips to reduce problems with pests and diseases while also retaining homes and food for pollinators. 1. Cleaning up vegetable beds Remove all spent crops and residue to prevent havens for pests and disease. Also be sure to weed! 2. Protecting winter crops If you are growing cool season…

  • Power Outages

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    Things To Do Hurrican season is peak time for power outages. Spend your time unplugged in creative, constructive and fun ways. The power can go out for any number of reasons, but the strong winds and downed trees associated with hurrican season are major culprits this time of year. The Atlantic hurrican season lasts from…

  • How to Recycle Properly

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    Are you recycling the right way? Knowing how to recycle common household items takes you one step closer to a cleaner planet. Whether you volunteer to pick up your litter or regularly tackle the clutter in your own part of the world, you may be interested in knowing what items should be thrown out and…

  • Higher Valuation of Home Appraisal

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    The process of selling your home is A PROCESS! There’s loads of paperwork, along with multiple showings, visits, and inspections. One of these steps is the home appraisal, which is the last chance for the seller to take action to ensure that their home gets the highest valuation possible. Why is this important? It’s important…

  • Fixes that will get you a Higher Price for your House

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    Ready to sell? These improvements are worth your time and effort! Improve your landscape. Put down fresh sod, replace tired bushes with new ones and add some color, either with flower beds or potted flowers. Spruce up your entryway. Buy a new front door or paint the old one. If your mailbox looks tired, buy…

  • Curb Appeal

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    How to kick your curb appeal up a notch! First impressions matter, which is why when attempting to sell your home, curb appeal is so important. Even if you do not anticipate selling your home, it’s still a good idea to spruce up your property. Basic good maintenance Sparkling clean windows, light fixtures clean of…