Home Improvement
Whether you just purchased a home that needs updates or you have been in your home for a while, sooner or later you will need to do some home improvement. Find tips, ideas and everything from hiring a contractor to DYI here.
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Licensed Vs. Unlicensed Contractor
Should you hire a licensed or unlicensed contractor to make changes to your home? It seems every week, I am reading on our local social media groups about someone who hired a contractor and it ended badly. Many report they gave 50 percent or more down-payment to the contractor to start the work. Then it goes downhill from there. From a contractor starting the work and never coming back to finish….Or them not showing up at all once they got the money! It pays to understand that a contractor’s main purpose is to coordinate and orchestrate a group of tradesmen/women hired to actually do the work. The issue really is…
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Preparing For A Home Inspection Podcast
Home Inspection Prep is a must before you put your home on the market! This is our final podcast episode of 2018, and we want to wish every one a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In this episode we will discuss what home sellers can do to prevent their sales contract from ending following the home inspection by a buyer. You would be surprised how many home sales fall apart following the home inspection because sellers failed to do a home inspection prep! Even though there are many reasons a home may fail to sell following a contract, we are focusing on just home inspections. We want to encourage…
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Home Trends On Their Way Out
Home kitchen and bath trends can be an asset or a detriment to your home sale and value when it’s time to sell. What was once the most awesome home design trend just 5 or 10 years ago, is now a reason buyers will bypass your home for another. Here are some kitchen & bath trends that are on their way out. It’s time to start thinking of steering clear of these trends or updating! We even give you some examples of how to update these specific issues. Hanging Pots Whether they are hanging above the stove or from the ceiling, today’s buyers want clean, sleek lines and those hanging…
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Homeowner Winter Checklist
Its time for homeowner winter checklist. There are things around your home that you should do right now before winter arrives. Even though we live in Florida, those of us in North Central Florida know how frigid the temperatures get during the winter months. These homeowner winter checklist tips will help you avoid expensive repairs later. Caulk & Cover Room A/C Conditioners Let’s face it, not everyone has central air. If you have a window unit, the best solution is to remove it so cold air will not flow in though or around it. but if you live it in or have a permanent walled installed unit, simply place a…
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6 Things you Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
I don’t know about you, but when I met my husband he put everything down his garbage disposal. We went back and forth about this for years since I don’t want anything down the drain. It was not until recently when we were having a discussion with a home inspector during a home sale that he finally listened. Why does it take another “man” for men to listen? Uhm, We will save that for another post. Garage disposals are a staple in most American households and they are very useful. However, they are still appliances and you want to keep them running smoothly and keep your drains clog free. Here…
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5 TOP REVIEWED HOME SECURITY CAMERAS
Home security systems are super affordable these days and there are many options. Take a look at our top 5 top rated selections from Amazon.com
