January 03, 2018
13 Appliance Tips & Hacks for Household Chores
Posted in The Home Depot and Living by Donna Smallin Kuper
Modern home appliances make our lives so much easier: They tackle dreaded household chores, saving us time and effort. There are lots of ways to use them, however, that you may not have thought of before. From cleaning your ceiling fixtures in the dishwasher to vacuuming your pet, here are 13 little-known tricks for getting more than your money’s worth from your appliances.
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December 20, 2017
New Year’s Tips for Buying and Selling
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Marilou Ubungen
Now that the end of the year is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about some New Year resolutions. If your 2018 resolution is to buy or sell a home, here are some suggestions to help you along the way. For everyone else, we’ve added some tips about building equity and investing in updates to your home.
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December 13, 2017
Preparing Your Home for the Winter
Posted in Living by Marilou Ubungen
During the winter, it is tempting to curl up and hibernate in bed for the next few months. However, you shouldn’t put off these important home maintenance duties.
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December 11, 2017
Stage Your Home to Impress Holiday Guests
Posted in Long & Foster and Living by Novelda Sommers
A few tricks used by professional home stagers can make your home holiday-guest-ready, even if you’re preparing for a visit from your in-laws, not potential buyers.
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November 27, 2017
Personalize Your Home with Christmas Tree Centerpieces
Posted in The Home Depot and Living by Merri Cvetan
December is a busy month with Christmas around the corner, so I try to do as many tasks in advance as I can — if not my shopping, at least my decorating!
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November 13, 2017
November Home Maintenance Checklist
Posted in Long & Foster and Living by Suzanne Whitenight Pilcher
November brings a transition to shorter days, colder weather and spending more time indoors. It also brings anticipation, planning and preparation for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter holidays. Our checklist this month includes small, quick and easy tasks you can do now to get a jump start on your holiday hosting preparation so you can enjoy friends and family when they arrive.
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October 18, 2017
When Things Go Bump in the Night
Posted in Living by Marilou Ubungen
It’s almost Halloween; the time of year when people decorate their homes with haunting embellishments and spooky décor. Bats, spiders, and rodents are all good and fun when they’re made of plastic, but when you have the real thing taking up residence in your home, it’s no treat. Here are some tips for making sure these frightening critters don’t make your house their permanent home.
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September 27, 2017
Getting Organized Is Good for Your Home and Your Health
Posted in Selling and Living by Marilou Ubungen
The HomeGain National Home Improvement Survey has been asking real estate professionals across the country the same question: What are the top 10 things a homeowner can do to get their home ready to sell? And every year, the number one answer is: clean and de-clutter.
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July 14, 2017
How an Investment in Green Technology Can Pay off for Today’s Homeowner
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Studies continue to show that real estate buyers are willing to pay a substantial premium for homes that feature highly efficient, environmentally friendly “green energy” technology. While the added value depends on the location of the home, its age, and whether it’s certified or not, three separate studies all found that newly constructed, Energy Star- or LEED-certified homes typically sell...
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June 28, 2017
Set the Stage for a Fantastic Fourth of July Party!
Posted in Living by Tara Sharp
Grab the sparklers, clean up the grill, and don your red, white and blue! A fourth of July theme barbecue is the perfect way to ring in summer and celebrate. Here are some fun tips for a fun and safe holiday shindig:
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