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Downsizing Tips for Seniors: How to Make the Process Easier Read Living in a smaller home means less to take care of, smaller utility bills and mortgage payments, and the opportunity to stay safe and healthy in order to age in place. Here are a few tips to make the process easier.

Home Maintenance, Safety

Building Permits: Why You Need One and How to Get It Read While it’s true that building permits can be a pain, they actually serve a very important role that makes the process worthwhile. We’ll explain why building permits are a thing, why you need one and how to get one.

DIY

Removing Wallpaper
Made Easy Read Wallpaper is notoriously difficult to remove (picture hours and hours of steaming, scraping, peeling, etc.). Life’s too short, and you’ve got better things to do. Here's what you need to get the job done fast.

Home Maintenance, Home Decor

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DIY, Home Decor

UNPACK LIKE A PRO: ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR SETTLING INTO YOUR NEW HOME QUICKLY

June 3, 2024 | guest post, real estate, moving, organization, kitchen
Unpacking and settling in can take a while. Here are some key unpacking strategies to help you feel comfortable and at home in your new place as soon as possible.

DIY, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun

3 WAYS TO GET YOUR KIDS PLAYING OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER

May 20, 2024 | summer, home exterior, landscaping, kids
With the school year coming to a close, the time is now to prepare for outdoor activities. If you don’t want your kids glued to their screens all summer, here are a few ideas that might encourage them to spend more time outside.

Home Maintenance, DIY, Home Decor

6 STEPS FOR REFINISHING YOUR FURNITURE: A BEGINNER'S DIY GUIDE

May 5, 2024 | new homeowner, first time homeowner, painting
Refinishing wooden furniture is a fabulous way to give a piece new life, and although this task requires time commitment and determination, the basic knowledge required is not very demanding.

Home Inspection, Safety, Home Maintenance, DIY

YOUR HOME'S BEST DEFENSES AGAINST AIR POLLUTION

April 22, 2024 | ventilation, mold, radon, windows
Between dangers like lead paint, asbestos, and carbon monoxide leaks, builders have come a very long way in eliminating harmful toxins within the home.

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