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Sunday Tips

Sunday Morning Tip for Oct 07: Old Home Updates: How Technology Can Bring Your House out of the Stone Age

Your old home doesn’t have to stay stuck in the 17th century. In fact, there are updates you can do that are simple and cheap that will make your old home feel like new.

Garage

The Man Cave: 5 Reasons to Get Garage Repairs Done Before Winter

Your garage is the perfect place for a man cave, but is it really ready to become a man cave?

Home Improvements

Getting Out of the Stone Age: How to Effectively Update Your Old Home

Living in an older home may exciting for those who enjoy a house that has character. However, there is nothing fun about having to pay high electric bills or walk into drafty rooms.

Lawn Care

Top-Notch Lawn Care: 5 Ways to Keep Your Yard Green and Clean

During the spring and summer, lawn maintenance becomes especially important. For good reason, a lot of homeowners strive to have the best-looking yard in the neighborhood.

Home Foundation

The Old Home: 5 Signs You Need to Update Your Foundation

You have been living in the same place for more than 20-years. The home you originally bought was built sturdy, and it has always seemed to hold up through any kind of inclement weather.

Home Values

Increasing the Value of Your Home: 5 Remodeling Ideas to Consider

As a responsible homeowner, you care for your home and keep up on all repairs necessary. Your home reflects your taste, your sense of pride and holds significant value in protecting your family.

Just Bath

5 Items You Need to Help with a Successful Bathroom Remodel

While people don’t tend to think of the bathroom as the centerpiece to a home, it is actually one of the most important rooms in the house.

Home Renovation

Extreme Home Makeover: 5 Ways to Fundamentally Renovate Your Old Home

Depending on the age of your home, this will dictate the amount of renovation that’s required. Some updates will add more value to your home than others.

Garage

Garage Problems: 5 Ways to Update Yours before This Fall

Your garage is a pretty plain area of your home. You have been wanting to do more with it, but you have not had much time to address the updates you have wanted to make until now.

Home Structure

5 Signs Your Property Needs Major Well Repair

If you have a well, you probably know there are some things you need to do to it. Wells require maintenance.

Sunday Tips

Sunday Morning Tip for Jul 01: Dangers of Bed Bugs and How to Eliminate Them

While the common theory is that bed bugs do not cause any diseases that is not true. In addition, their side effects can make people miserable and set up other health concerns.

Sunday Tips

Sunday Morning Tip for Jun 17: Home Improvement 101: 5 Renovation Projects for Your Old Home This Summer

If you want to increase the value of your home this summer while increasing your comfort level during the warm summer months, then consider these five home improvement projects. They will make your home more comfortable while you live there plus increase the selling price when you are ready to sell.

Pest Control

Rodents and Roaches: 5 Ways to Eliminate These Pests This Summer

A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina performed a study, and they found that the average home has between 32 and 211 species of arthropods in it.

Home Renovation

Buying a Historic Home? 5 Major Benefits of Renovating It

There are so many reasons for buying a historic home. They often have a lot of character and come at a low price, but make sure your historic home is really worth it.

Pest Control

How to Prevent Termites and Other Creepy Crawlers from Damaging Your House

It may seem as though every time you turn around you notice a bug problem. These bugs can be more than just disgusting. They may be causing damage to your home.

Home Improvements

Tear Down That Wall: 5 Home Improvements to Make This Summer

As summer approaches, it’s important to think about any repairs or enhancements that your home needs so that you can schedule your home improvement projects accordingly.

Decks-Patios-Porches

Preparing for Summer: 4 Ways to Upgrade Your Patio

Preparing for summer usually involves spring-cleaning and making sure summer clothes still fit properly. This year, consider adding some unique updates for a nicer patio to that list of things to do. Recently, patios have evolved into outdoor living areas with all the amenities.

Garage

Broken Garage: 4 Signs Your Garage Door Needs Repair

Your garage door is an essential component when it comes to maintaining a secure home. A quality garage door also helps to increase a home’s curb appeal.

Kitchen and Dining

Summer Projects: 5 Ways to Modernize Your Kitchen

Whether you’ve just moved into a new home that’s a fixer-upper or live in a home that’s a little outdated, it’s time to consider modernizing your kitchen.

Home Lighting

Home Remodel: 5 Lighting Options You Should Consider

One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make during a remodel is failing to take lighting into consideration during the planning stage.