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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

RENTER-FRIENDLY INTERIOR DESIGN HACKS: HOW TO MAKE YOUR RENTAL FEEL LIKE HOME

August 14, 2023 | kitchen, floors, walls, lighting, painting
Too many apartments lack character, and many tenants find themselves living in drab, cookie-cutter flats of uninspired architecture. To make your rental yours, here are some transformative, renter-friendly interior design tips.

Home Maintenance, DIY, Cleaning Tips

SPIDERS, SILVERFISH, & TERMITES: DIY SOLUTIONS FOR RIDDING YOUR HOME OF INFESTATION

August 7, 2023 | bathroom, new homeowner, first-time homeowner
Homes can become infested by a wide range of the creepy and crawly-variety. For homeowners who would like to deal with their bug problems now rather than later, here are a few DIY solutions for dealing with bugs.

Safety, Home Maintenance, Home Inspection

THE DANGERS OF LEAD: HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME'S DRINKING WATER SAFE

July 31, 2023 | Plumbing, kids, kitchen
Many families and communities are exposed to the harmful effects of lead through their homes’ drinking water, but they may not be aware of this issue until after experiencing health problems.

Home Decor, Just for Fun

INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS: FINDING YOUR HOME'S FENG SHUI

July 24, 2023 | living room, kitchen, office, lighting, painting, organization
If you’re a serial redesigner yourself, you feel frustrated when a space just isn’t quite coming together like you’d hoped. Let’s take a look at the origin of feng shui and how its concepts can be used to finally make a home come together.

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