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Posted on 04/04/2021

Photo by Rades via Shutterstock Not everything you’ve heard over the years about home improvements actually “improves” your return on investment. In fact, there are some myths that continue to crop up that surprise homeowners when they price their homes to sell them on the market. Learning the difference between a change you make for your family to...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 03/28/2021

New Construction Homes: Pros & Cons

Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay It’s not unusual for homebuyers to enter the market with some preconceived notions about the differences between an existing home and new construction. These may be formed by talking to friends and loved ones about their successes and challenges. Others come from media sources, including the seemingly endless stream of reality home shows....

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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Posted on 03/21/2021

How Do Buyers Feel After They View Your Home?

As a home seller, it is important to do everything possible to ensure your residence makes a positive impression on buyers. Because if your residence fails to impress buyers during a showing or open house, your home may linger on the real estate market for an extended period of time. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 03/14/2021

5 Trees and Shrubs That Withstand High Winds

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay Windy conditions have the potential to cause branches to break and can strip leaves from deciduous plants and trees. In certain cases, heavy winds can uproot trees and shrubs altogether. This creates dangerous situations for homeowners or others in the area, and it's also frustrating when landscaping plants are severely damaged or destroyed...

Outdoor Garden

Landscape

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Posted on 03/07/2021

Recipe: Easy Potato Side Dishes

Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash Potatoes go well with almost any main course you serve for dinner, which makes them one of the most common side dish ingredients. If you’re looking for something different to make instead of the usual mashed potatoes or baked potatoes, consider these easy side dish recipes. Roasted Potatoes with Garlic The garlic...

Cooking

Dinner

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Posted on 03/04/2021

Another Property Sold - 13526 Bottom Road, Hydes, MD 21082

Real Estate

Hydes

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Posted on 02/28/2021

How to Choose Lighting for Your Closet

Image by B. Forenius from Shutterstock There are some overlooked places in your home that need proper lighting. A good example is a closet. Whether a closet is small or large, proper lighting is essential for safety and good illumination. When building a new space or upgrading an existing one, these tips will help you choose the ideal...

Closet

Home Improvement

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Posted on 02/21/2021

Deck Rails Need to be Structurally Sound for Safety Purposes

Photo by kalcommodore via Pixabay Beautiful railings, including the railing that surrounds your deck, plays a major role in your home's curb appeal. Even when it's not visible from the street, a strong, sturdy deck and the railing that surrounds it can still raise your home's resale value. That's extra living space, after all. Even if it is...

Home Improvement

Proper Deck Maintenance

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Posted on 02/14/2021

Extending Your Living Space

Photo by Sonnie Hiles on Unsplash You can extend your living area by activating your outdoor spaces. Whether your yard is large or small, you can create a spot to entertain, read, or just relax with these tips: Seating Most outdoor spaces can accommodate some type of seating option. If you’re working with a smaller porch space, try...

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Design

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Posted on 02/07/2021

Make Your Outdoor Getaway Space Welcoming

Photo by Tod Franklin via Pixabay What makes you happy? Do you love to sit and read? Or are you more of a hang-out-with-friends kind of homeowner? Regardless of what moves you, there's a way to create space for it in your own backyard. Even better -- you can increase your home's resale value in the process. Use...

DIY

Home Impovements

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Posted on 01/31/2021

Protecting your Valuables While Showing your Home

Image by Pexels from Pixabay When you list your home for sale, you will have people you don't know exploring the property -- and while real estate agents will supervise them, you will still have extra foot traffic in your home. You can work with your listing agent to ensure that visiting buyers are properly vetted (new listings...

Open House

Showing

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Posted on 01/24/2021

Decorating with Dark Colors -- Without Making Your Home Look Gloomy

Photo by Media Design and Media Publishing via Pixabay Dark colors can be striking in any home, but too many darks can make your home seem gloomy and depressing. Fortunately, simple changes and choices can help you create a space with a dark palette that is attention-getting, not depressing. Lighting Matters Lighting at various levels matters for any...

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