Author: BrookeChaplan

Minor to Major: Four Home Repairs to Stay on Top Of

Home ownership is part of the American dream, and the biggest financial step a person can take. While buying your first house can be the most rewarding investment it can also be the most detrimental if simple maintenance is overlooked. Here’s a list of four problem areas to stay on top of that will protect […]
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Four Outdoor Projects to Complete Before Winter

Preparing your yard for winter is the best way to ensure that it will look beautiful again in the spring. Often times we put these projects off as long as we can, due to time or money constraints. We always want to do what is best for our homes though, and being proactive will pay […]
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How to Prepare Now for Your Fall Home Remodel

Remodeling your home can involve anything from a simple installation, to a massive overhaul. It’s important to prepare your home, yourself, and your bank account before undertaking a new project. Don’t wait to get started on your new home remodel with these tips. Know What You Want The first step in preparing for a remodeling […]
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Preventative Measures For the Repairs that Can’t Wait to Be Fixed

Home disasters can come at the most inconvenient times. Often, a water heater goes out in the middle of the night when the family is asleep. A pipe might break while the family is at work, or the neighbor’s kid tosses a ball through the window, while the parents are visiting. These incidents are just […]
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5 Cheap Ways To Maintain Your Home Before The Cold

As winter approaches, it is important to do some maintenance to a home in order, to get it ready for the cold weather. When a home is properly winterized, it will keep the home warm and energy efficient. This will help to save some money on electric bills. Here are five inexpensive ways to maintain […]
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4 Surprising Things That Are Causing Sickness in Your Home

A fresh, clean home is something to be proud of. However, danger is lurking in places we’d never think to look. Here are four surprising things that cause sickness in your home: 1. Mice Mice can be pretty harmless creatures until one gets inside your home, and if there’s one – there’s more. Rodents reproduce […]
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