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Fall Home Maintenance: Key Tips to Keep Your Home Cozy and Safe

It’s that time of year again when the weather starts to cool, and the leaves begin to fall. To ensure your home is ready for the coming...

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What is Radon Testing, and Does My Home Need It?

When you become a homeowner, there are many things that come onto your radar that you likely never considered pre-homeownership. Enter:...

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Lifestyle, 2024

9 Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Spring

Spring is just around the corner, and for homeowners, that means it's time to start thinking about rejuvenating your garden. A...

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Lifestyle, 2024

Spring Cleaning Tips for a Cleaner, Happier Home

Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to embrace the season than by giving your home a thorough spring cleaning? As the days...

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What to Pack for a Music Festival

Summer is in full effect and so are the music festivals. Weekend concerts and multi-day shows are popping up all over the country, so you...

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DIY Home Emergency Kit

Sometimes the unthinkable or unpredictable happens at home. In those cases, it’s especially important to be prepared so you can protect...

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6 Home Improvement Ideas That Can Help Seniors Age in Place

Aging in place is when a person grows old in their own home. It allows older adults to maintain their independence and better adjust to...

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Making Your Older Home More Eco-Friendly

If you’re like many homeowners, you’re looking for ways to increase your property’s eco-friendliness and decrease utility costs. Unfortun

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Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment Space This Summer

The summer is quickly approaching, and that means that it is time for fun in the sun with your family and friends. If you are a homeowner,...

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How the Changing Elements Affect Pests and What to Do About It

Protecting your home from creepy crawlies is a year-round job. Each season brings its own unique set of elements to contend with, and along...

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