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Posted on 04/14/2024

Pentas plants are a favorite among butterflies and other pollinators. Their clusters of tiny, star-shaped flowers come in multiple colors and can grow anywhere as an annual. As well as supporting pollinators, pentas are completely pet-safe, making them an excellent choice for any pet owner's garden. Here are some of the basic care tips for growing pentas in...

Home Living

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Posted on 04/07/2024

A Beginner's Guide to Growing Areca Palms Indoors

Areca palms are a common sight in outdoor spaces but also make great houseplants. They're easy to care for and can grow in your home in practically any climate as long as they get the proper care. Here are the basics of growing areca palms indoors: Lighting Needs One of the areca palm's most popular characteristics is its...

Areca Palm

Houseplants

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Posted on 03/31/2024

Home Buying Checklist: 3 Tips for First-Time Buyers

It's already complicated buying a home. Buying your first home can be even more so. There are plenty of guides available for first-time homebuyers to offer advice throughout the journey, but before you get started, there are some key things you can do to prepare. Here's a list of the best things to do before you start actively...

Buying

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Posted on 03/24/2024

VA Loans for First-Time Homebuyers: A Basic Guide

If you've served in the U.S. military, a VA loan might be an excellent way to finance your first home. If you're interested in using this benefit, it's important to know the steps involved. Here is a basic guide to buying your first home with a VA loan: Get Your Certificate of Eligibility A certificate of eligibility from...

Buying

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Posted on 03/17/2024

Top factors signaling it's time to reduce the price of your home

One of the biggest dilemmas home sellers may face is trying...

Dropping Listing Price

House Prices

Posted on 03/10/2024

Staircase Materials to Use Instead of Carpet

Carpet has been a popular cover for stairs for decades and continues to endure in modern trends. There are many benefits to carpet on stairs, including noise reduction and extra cushioning. However, carpet on stairs is not for everyone. If you’re considering an alternative to carpet on the stairs in your home, here are the best options to...

Carpet

Carpet Alternative

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Posted on 03/03/2024

How to expand your existing living space

Homeowners face significant housing decisions as their ranks grow. It may be worthwhile to consider making strategic home improvements to maximize the space already present in the house for new additions to the household. Cost-effective investments into a starter home can increase property values. These rank among the top renovations for giving growing households more breathing room. 1:...

Attic

Home Layout

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Posted on 02/25/2024

4 Ways to design a blue and white bedroom

Blue and white have long been a favorite color combination...

Bedroom

Blue And White

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Posted on 02/18/2024

Ideas for your combination craft room & home office

Is your home office also your craft room? Office ideas...

Craft Room

Office Design

Posted on 02/11/2024

Understanding the cost of house selling

Closing costs are not the only cost of house selling....

Home Selling

Closing Costs

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Posted on 02/04/2024

Home checklist for fire safety and prevention

House fires can do tremendous damage to your home and also put your household's lives at risk. It's crucial to practice fire safety and prevention, so you and your house members are prepared in case a fire does happen. Taking steps to prevent fires from occurring helps reduce the risk of having to deal with these fires. The...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 01/28/2024

Shifting the gears of smart home automation towards security

As our homes become more digitized, smart home gadgets have...

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