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How to Survive a Power Outage
A natural disaster, a bad storm, or even a car accident can be the cause of your home losing power. You can plan for many of these situations and be prepared if and when they happen. Managing your family and home when the power goes out requires planning ahead. Here...
Tips to Prepare Your Fireplace for Use
A fireplace is a great additional heat source, especially when you are aiming to reduce reliance on an HVAC system. Fireplaces offer a cozy ambiance on cold winter days and nights. But before you light up the logs, follow these steps to prepare your fireplace for use...
10 Ways to Babyproof Your Home
You’ve just brought home your newborn and have all the basic safety necessities like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and emergency contact numbers posted. Although your infant can't roll over yet, it won't be long before he or she is scooting, crawling, and...
How to Set Up Utilities in Your New Home
If you have purchased or are renting a new house, there are several things that you’ll need to do before you move in. The most important items on your list should be turning on the power, water, internet, and cable. To make sure everything goes smoothly, here is an...
17 Common Household Problems and How to Fix Them Yourself
17 Common Household Problems and How to Fix Them Yourself. We were recently asked by Redfin to collaborate on a blog post. Read the full article at redfin.com.
Maintaining a Healthy Lawn During the Summer
Summer is here, which means you can add lawn care to your list of home maintenance tasks. Maintaining a healthy lawn during the summer isn’t difficult. It only requires knowledge and a consistent effort throughout the warmer months. Maintaining a Healthy Lawn Requires...
Make Your Deck Safe for Children and Pets
Decks are relaxing places to spend time with family and friends, especially during the warmer months. It's a perfect place for family gatherings, parties, and cookouts. Before using your outdoor living spaces this season, take steps to make your deck safe. Safety...
5 Home Maintenance Chores That You Can’t Afford To Ignore
Owning a home is a lot of work as there are often things that need to be maintained or fixed. When you keep up with regular maintenance, you will save time and money in the future. The following is a list of simple home maintenance chores that you shouldn't ignore....
5 Features to Customize Your New Home
If you’re building a brand new house, you can customize the design and material choices. When creating your dream home, incorporate elements that add personality and functionality to the property. Here are a few features to customize your new home. Customize Your New...
6 Tips for Being a Better Homeowner
One of the best ways to improve your quality of life is to upgrade the space where you spend most of your time: your home. You'll have peace of mind knowing you’re taking care of your investment. Being a better homeowner is easy and rewarding. Importance of Being a...
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