Taking the Plunge Wisely

There is no doubt that the decision to build a pool requires an analysis of your financial situation.  It is an expensive proposition and then there are maintenance expenses as well as insurance and tax implications.  Recouping your investment when you sell should most assuredly...

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Brick Walls

Home buyers are drawn to certain exteriors.  Many homeowners gravitate toward a brick home.  It is resilient and durable and of course, pretty. If you are building, the choice can be complicated.  There are many styles, grades, and colors. Choosing the correct grade is critical....

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Ornamental Grass

There are two ornamental grass types: Warm and cold season grasses. What you plant depends on how you would like your garden to look with the ornamental grass foliage. Cool season grass starts growth in the spring, when temperatures warm to above freezing. These ornamental grasses...

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Builders Converge on Capitol Hill

More than 750 builders from across the nation converged on Capitol Hill last week for the annual National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Legislative Conference to urge their lawmakers to support policies that will keep the housing recovery moving forward and increase housing opportunities for...

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Millennials Leading the Way

As the housing recovery presses onward, a new generation of buyers is leading the way: millennials. Not only is this younger generation full of fresh enthusiasm for homeownership, but they have a fresh idea of what their homes should look like, and—according to NAHB—builders are...

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Mosquito Population Reduction

Mosquitoes are spoilers.  They can destroy a pleasant evening in the backyard with family and friends. They are annoying and even worse, can cause deadly diseases. But with all the products out there advertised to control them, how do you know what actually works and...

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Ready! Set! Stage!

You are putting your home on the market.  Before the first potential buyer walks in the door, you will want to stage your home.  There are things every home owner can do to make their house more attractive to a buyer. Highlight your home's strengths,...

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A Pallet of Colors

Painting is a fun and fresh update for any home.  Paint trends in 2013 range from bold greens to subdued grays. Monaco Blue and African violet will be two popular choices for room painting this year. This season’s color palette emphasizes the need for balance,...

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10 Tips for Summer Backyard Living

As temperatures heat up across the country, you can make sure this is the best summer ever with the following 10 tips, time-savers, water-care ideas, and maintenance and safety suggestions for backyard living. 1 – Safety first. Follow a few common sense rules in the backyard...

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Time for a Cool Check Up!

The hot days of summer have arrived and there is no time like the present to check the air-conditioning system of your home.  Temperatures that will go 90 degrees plus can be dangerous without the cooling comfort inside of your home.  Having your system checked...

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