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Smart Home Gardening & Landscaping
The seasonally struggle to cultivate an enviable landscape and flower or food producing garden has taken new shape in this era of intelligent technology. While Saturdays of springs past were spent sweating in the hot Florida sun, we now have automated devices that...
Deed Restrictions to Watch Out For When Building, Buying, or Renovating
The last thing you want is for the day you planned to close on an acre lot where you had hoped to build a brand-new house with a three car garage, turns out to have a deed restriction on it. Deed restrictions affect more than home builders. You can be restricted by...
How to Insulate an Attic & Slash Your Heating and Cooling Bill
Without proper insulation, a house won't be able to maintain it's temperature. So that cool air you pay for is wasted and your money literally goes out the window. If you are running into drafts and high heating bills, it is probably time you learn how to insulate...
Common Signs of Foundation Problems
A home's foundation is as essential as it sounds. Without a proper foundation, a variety of structural issues can plague a home that could end up costing you truck fulls of cash to repair. However, how do you know if a house has foundation problems, and how hard they...
5 Home Upgrades That Won’t Add Value
It is important to note that if you are not going to be selling you home within the next five years then these 5 tips don't apply. Adding upgrades to your forever home is something you should do without worrying whether it will "add value." However, if you are on the...
4 Reasons to Remodel Your Home This Year
If you have been dreaming about a new kitchen or bathroom, or maybe even a new addition this is the year to get it done! According to home improvement experts, your renovation will cost less today than if you were to wait until next year. Let's find out why....
10 Tips to Save Big At Furniture Stores
Furniture shopping is one of those things that we all have a love/hate relationship with. It's enjoyable to scroll through pages of beautiful furniture online and image it being in your house. However, the fun stops when you actually go to the furniture store or see...
Turn Home Improvement Castoffs Into Awesome New Projects
Chances are if you have just done a renovation or even a quick DIY project, you probably have some materials left over. So rather than throwing them away, let's turn them into something awesome! Here are a few ideas to turn your trash into treasure. Extra Crown...
How Much Does it Cost to Renovate a House?
Whether you bought a fixer-upper or you are starting to notice that your old home could use some updating, you are probably wondering how much does it cost to renovate a house? Knowing the numbers ahead of time can help plan your budget and decide what items you have...
2017 Home Design Predictions
1.Cerused Wood Watch for this heavily textured wood treatment on floor, furniture, and even wood paneling. Also referred to as a limited-wax finish, this technique adds color to wood while also revealing its unusual grain. It is expected to be big for cabinets and...