Archive for Real Estate Updates
Herb container gardening 101
Growing herbs does not require lots of space or raised beds. In fact, all you need is a container. Watch this Six Minute Style video with Susan Doherty, plant your own potted garden, and enjoy the fragrance and taste of … Continue reading →
Add curb appeal
One of the best ways to increase your home’s value is to boost its curb appeal, which has everything to do with landscaping design, the color palette, and architectural interest. HGTV’s Curb Appeal highlights the transformation of one Cape Cod style … Continue reading →
Tutorial on closing costs for first-time homebuyers
When new homebuyers understand the basics of closing costs associated with the purchase of a property, the process goes more smoothly. Loan costs, legal costs, and title costs are explained in this quick tutorial produced by Federal Title & Escrow, based in … Continue reading →
Be proactive with home repairs
This spring, proactive homeowners can save money by inspecting and maintaining some key areas around the house. Don’t let these molehills become mountains. Amy Hoak of the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Spring clean your garage
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Singing the praises of vinegar
Vinegar is a liquid substance that contains water and acetic acid, which is a by-product of fermented ethanol. This mildly acidic liquid has amazing uses for cleaning, deodorizing, and improving health. With the arrival of spring cleaning season, households can … Continue reading →
Happy Spring Cleaning
Household cleaning products may contain harmful chemicals that are toxic to humans, animals, plants, and the environment. A green household should have these natural products on hand — baking soda, borax, distilled white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, olive oil, … Continue reading →
Gardening in small spaces
Whether you have a plot of land or a balcony, the possibilities for planting herbs, vegetables, and flowers are unlimited. Just about any plant that grows in the earth can be cultivated in a pot. This Lowe’s video debunks the myth that small … Continue reading →
Stage the kitchen
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Stage the foyer
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