Category: Tips and Tricks
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Using Your Dishwasher More Could Actually Save You Water
Your dishwasher isn’t just a convenience. It’s also a money-saving machine. The rising cost of water throughout the U.S. has many of us thinking about conservation. Dishwashing is a good place to start. As a daily chore, dishwashing can use up a lot of water. The myth of dishwasher waste Pre-1994 dishwashers weren’t subject to…
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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead. If you’re feeling stressed because you don’t have the time,…
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Shooting Real Estate Exteriors in the Moment
When thinking of selling during the winter months, Contract with a realtor. Otherwise start snapping your own exterior photos to attract buyers. Here’s how.
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Five Ways to Keep Your Lawn Alive During a Drought
Even if your yard looks dry and crispy, all is not lost. As summer reaches its peak, many parts of the country are blazing hot and bone dry. Extended periods of drought can put a lot of stress on your lawn. But if your grass already looks dry and crispy, it’s probably not dead. Even…
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How Do Climate Risks Affect Your Next Home?
Climate change is impacting where people buy homes. As the experts at the National Association of Realtors explain: “Sixty-three percent of people who have moved since the pandemic began say they believe climate change is – or will be – an issue in the place they currently live.” If you are planning to move, climate…
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Ants on Hummingbird Feeders
Keep Ants Off Hummingbird Feeders with Ant Moats Ants can cause big problems for people who feed hummingbirds. One solution is to attach an ant moat for hummingbird feeders. This is a cup that wraps around the hanger and is filled with plain water. Ants can’t cross so it keeps them from continuing down to…
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Five Warning Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair
From smelling your dryer to peeling wallpaper, these are issues you don’t want to ignore! Though you probably don’t think about yours often, a chimney is a vital part of keeping your home safe and healthy to live in. A house produces a lot of dangerous stuff, from fireplace smoke to exhaust from gas appliances,…
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“No Mow May”
Instead of “No Mow May,” Try “Slow Mow Summer” Mowing your lawn less often can be good for the environment, depending on how you do it. Benefits Lawns, mowed short, give us space for dogs and kids to play. They also keep our neighbors from making complaints to the town government or homeowneers’ association. But…
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One Walk-in Shower Is as Good as Any Other, Right? Wrong.
Here’s how to make your morning shower more luxurious. A utilitarian walk-in shower works just as well as something nicer, so why spend the time and effort – and the money – to upgrade it? Designers Create Walk-in Showers A shower and stand-alone tub can sit side by side in a wet room, like this…