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5 Tips to Refresh Your Home in the New Year
Each new year gives you the chance to reset and start new routines. When you're considering new approaches to healthy living - whether eliminating or adding habits to improve your daily life - beginning with your home is an optimal choice.
Your living environment has a strong influence on your life, and it's worth evaluating how you can make updates that create a positive space for you and all that the new year will bring. Consider these ideas to refresh your home and simplify your house cleaning routine so you can spend more time focusing on your goals this year.
Start by Decluttering. It's practically impossible to get excited about a fresh start when you're surrounded by last year's junk. Make decluttering and purging unnecessary items a top priority for your refresh. Clear counters and tables to create more inviting su...
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Feel a Draft? 4 Places Your Home Is Probably Losing Heat
Winter is on its way and you know what that means... soon, you'll need to turn on your furnace. In fact, if you live in a colder climate, you might have already done so.
Keeping your home warm while keeping your electric bill low is the goal for most homeowners. If it seems like your home is always chilly but your energy bill is high, you may be losing heat. Here are some of the most common places your home can lose heat:
Your windows are one of the prime places for heat loss. Old windows are known for letting heat escape while letting drafts in. Triple-glazed windows work well to keep the heat inside your home when the furnace is running. Since air isn't really co...
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4 Not so Obvious Fall Gardening Tasks
You might be spending your weekend raking and bagging leaves, maybe planting some spring bulbs, too. But there are actually a wide variety of important - and time- and money-saving - gardening tasks you could be embarking on this seasons as well. Check out the following ideas before you roll up your sleeves and head out into the yard:
Put down mulch. The fall is a great time to spread a layer of mulch as many plants get ready to go dormant and hibernate for the winter. This will make the job easier as you won't have to worry about damaging young plants as you're spreading mulch around. Also use this time to dig out new beds you're planning to plant in the spring and cover those with mulch as well.
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10 Ways to Save Money on a Home Renovation
Are you in the process of renovating your home? Often, major upgrades can get quite expensive if you aren't paying attention, so if you're on a tight budget, consider focusing on saving money while renovating.
For example, if you plan to upgrade your kitchen, it may be better to purchase low-cost materials and cabinets. You can find quality affordable kitchen cabinets online for a fraction of what you'd pay in most traditional retail stores.
Here are 10 powerful ways to save money during a home renovation:
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when renovating their property is failing to set a budget. By not having one in place before...
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Selling? Here's Why You Shouldn't Overprice Your Home
From the way the tulips bloom in spring to the snazzy new wet bar in the basement, you're well aware of all the reasons why your home is worth every penny you're asking for it. Unfortunately, the market may feel differently.
No matter how many unique characteristics contribute to the value of your home in your estimation, ultimately, local market statistics, such as comparable market values, still play the largest role in determining the optimal listing price for your home. Here's why putting your home on the market above that price can be detrimental:
- You might miss the "new listing" allure. Sometimes, the best chance of selling your home is within the first 30 days when it hits the market as a new listing. But, if it's priced too high for the area, buyers will overlook it and wait for a price...