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The summer season is upon us, and longer and warmer days are coming! And since we are done with spring, it is time to prep your home for the upcoming months. Like you would winterize your home in the colder months, it’s time to do the opposite and prepare your home for the warmer days. But why […]

A fundamental aspect for our home to be comfortable and welcoming is to maintain as much order as possible. Nobody likes to live in a house where chaos reigns and where, if you need something in particular, you are not able to find it or it costs you a lot. At the same time, we have […]

8 ways to increase the value of your home 1. Clean and declutter To help boost the value of your home, begin by decreasing the amount of stuff that’s inside it. Cleaning and decluttering are relatively inexpensive tasks, even in bigger homes. Professionally cleaning a four-bedroom home costs between $200 and $225, according to HomeAdvisor. Of […]

Summer is here. Along with grilling, vacations, and afternoons by the pool, you’re sure to experience major heat waves. Depending on your location, triple-digit temperatures may be the norm for three or more months out of the year. A rising heat index, partnered with your goal to limit your monthly energy cost, leaves you questioning […]

Here are 19 garage organization ideas and tips to help start cleaning up and maximizing your garage space. If you’re like most of us, your car is a five-figure investment that you can’t do without. Why leave it outdoors, where it can suffer damage from UV exposure, bird droppings, and tree sap? (And climbing into […]

Summer is a time for parties, barbecues, camping, and so many other activities. You can do all these in your outdoor living space and create memories with friends and family. However, before you plan a party, you need to get the yard ready. Here are six tips to make the outdoor space summer-ready: 1. Maintain […]

A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. #1 Install Patio Fans Mosquitos may have a tough sting, but they’re wimps when it comes […]

Over 75% of top real estate agents across the country say that well-landscaped homes are worth anywhere from 1% to 10% more than homes with no landscaping, according to our research at HomeLight. For a home worth the U.S. median price of $266,300, that’s an extra $2,663 to $26,630 in the bank. Landscaping also goes hand in hand […]

In an ideal community, homeowners associations charge less in dues but maintain the same high standard of facilities and common areas. However, that is not how it always works. Although it’s understandable for an association to want to maintain low HOA fees, it’s simply not an option in the long run. Some may be skeptical, […]

If you’ve seen a property on your search for a new home and you discover it’s next to a park, you may ask is this a good or a bad thing and should you buy it? Buying a house opposite a park is mostly desirable and a benefit, but as with anything there can also […]