Category: Real Estate
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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Remodeling Your Home
As life changes, so too do your demands for what you want in a home and having your existing home remodeled is something that more and more people are keen to do. I did it myself two years ago, my partner and I bought our first home in our 20s and as our careers progressed, […]
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So You Want To Be A Contractor
Saying that you want to be a contractor is probably one of the most vague, general statements you could make about a career. By definition, a contractor works on a project by project basis from a contract. A independent contractor provides services to a company, who is doing work for a homeowner or business or […]
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How to Spring Clean Your Pool
We’re approaching spring time! That beautiful time of year when the sun comes out and you realize it is possible to be happy again! It also means it’s time for some spring cleaning. If you’ve got a backyard pool (above or below ground), now is the time to start cleaning it out. Here are some […]
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Want to Buy a Fixer Upper? How to Pick The Best One
Today, plenty of people are waking up and moving into their new homes, and you feel a twinge of jealousy. It’s been awhile since you made any sort of major purchase, and you feel that the time has come to purchase a home. However, it’s going to be different this time around. You want to […]
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How To Protect A Building From Lightning Strikes
The population has always been split on thunderstorms. Some people see them as one of life’s great joys to look out of their windows and watch the spectacular lightshow outside. Others prefer to hide under the covers until it passes. One thing everybody can agree on is lightning is a danger to people. There’s no […]
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5 Legal Terms That Might Just Save Your Home
Legal jargon means a lot. There’s no room for assumptions. If you use the wrong language, it could cost you a lot of money. It’s why so many people hire lawyers to defend or push their cases forward. Here are five legal terms that might just save your assets in the middle of a heated […]
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7 Crazy Homes That Might Be Difficult To Insure
Homes come in so many styles and varieties, but there’s one thing they all share in common – the need for homeowners insurance. While there may be several perks to owning a less than conventional home, finding insurance isn’t one of them. Let’s take a look at some peculiar homes that your average insurer might […]
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10 Outdoor Projects To Boost Your Property Values This Spring
Now that temperatures are cooling off for fall, it’s the perfect time to tackle those outdoor projects that you put off over the summer — who wants to work on a roof in the sweltering hot summer sun? With fall officially here, it is the right time to focus on outdoor home improvements. Few things […]
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Selling Your Home? Keep It Injury-Proof While Showing
Selling your home can be a stressful period, particularly when real estate agents call to let you know your house will be shown last minute. If you ever have sold your home, you know this feeling, and it usually comes right when we least expect it. Sometimes, you’re in the middle of cooking dinner while […]
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How To Keep Your Home Looking Fresh
Almost anything is possible with the right know-how. This also implies to many available home improvement projects too. You should be able to find the information in this article quite useful for many types of home-improvement projects. With the right material, tools and information, you can do just about anything. Before any home improvement, consider […]