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Should You Stay or Should You Go? How to Decide Between Renovating or Buying a New Home
Photo credit: Rawpixel You’ve achieved the dream of being a homeowner, but after being in the same home for a while, maybe you’ve started wondering if it’s time to move on. The big question is whether the time is right to move, or whet...How to Know If a House Has ‘Good Bones’
In the real estate industry, a house that is said to have “good bones” has positive attributes with the potential to be a great home with some renovations or improvements to certain areas of aesthetics or function. It is a rather subjective...
Baby Proofing Your Home, Room by Room: 36 Areas to Address Around the House
Written by Shawn Clayton Baby proofing is a matter of making a home safe for your baby now and into the future as they grow. Babies begin their life at home relatively safe because their limited mobility. In early infancy, babies can barely ...
A Simple Checklist Sellers Should Use Before Every Showing
Dust and sweep quickly Sweep the kitchen, bathrooms and entryway. If needed, use a cleaning towel or sponge to clean any spots or debris. Give the baseboards and window sills a quick once over, and quickly wiping down the furniture, TV scr...
New Year, New Home: Declutter Your Home for the New Year
In order to be productive, it often helps to have a clean space. The New Year is a perfect time to declutter, get organized, and start with a clean slate. Magazines and Mail – Take the time to go through old magazines and holiday sales cat...
Ultimate Guide To Babyproofing Your Home
Written by Ryan Howard Young children love to explore. Unfortunately sometimes they stumble upon things that aren’t safe. In this post, we cover all of the steps that you will need to take to childproof your home. We also touch on lots of ...
From Clutter to Keepsakes – How to Downsize in Retirement With Less Stress
Moving is a big deal at any stage of life, but when you downsize in retirement, there are a few extra considerations to keep in mind. Downsizing to a smaller home also means downsizing what goes inside your home. What do you do with a lifetime ...
Making the Most of Your Open House
Image via Pexels If you are planning to sell your home, there are a lot of things you can do to make it more appealing to buyers during an open house. Potential buyers need to be able to see themselves living in it, enjoying it and entertain...
Dog Lovers: Save Money and Keep Your Home Clean with These Tips
Image via Pexels According to a survey of over 1,000 U.S. pet owners, Americans spend an average of $126.19 every month on their furry family members, with dog owners spending more than those who adopt cats. When you invest that much money i...
How to Make Your Lawn Safe for Kids and Pets Alike
Image courtesy of Pixabay Written by Cindy Aldridge With warmer weather comes the desire to spend more time outdoors, and much of this time is likely spent in your backyard. This green respite is particularly appealing to kids and pets wh...