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We already look to spring as a time to deep clean and declutter, but it’s also the perfect time to go through your home maintenance checklist and take care of some extra chores. Here are some of the items that often get overlooked when it comes to home upkeep. Admittedly, these may not be the most exciting tasks you’ll take …
The spring home improvement season is in full swing, and we are all busy decluttering, rearranging and for some of us, redecorating. Whether that means a fresh coat of paint, replacing furniture or simply freshening a room’s look with a few accent pieces, you can’t go wrong by incorporating the Pantone 2019 Color of the Year into your design plans. …
If you are thinking about selling your home, you probably know many of the basics before you ever speak with an agent. Declutter, make obvious repairs, clean up your yard….but another major factor in your home sale success is timing. Homes listed in May sell an average of 9 days faster than homes listed at any other time of year, …
You don’t need to have a backyard apiary to be concerned about having enough honeybees in your garden or yard. Almost one-third of plants, from your flowering bushes to your backyard herb garden, are pollinated by bees. Some flowers even need particular kinds of bees for effective pollination and those bees in turn need the nectar from those specific types …
Putting your house on the market can be an exciting time as you look forward to life’s next chapter. But when you have kids, the cycle of staging, cleaning, leaving for last-minute showings, then repeating the process can make a this time much more stressful. Read on for some helpful tips for keeping your home showing-ready even with little kids …
Are you in search of the perfect pillow? Manufacturers make a lot of claims about their pillows, that they can keep you cool, cure your back pain, stop your allergies and give you an all around better night’s sleep. Unfortunately, there is no one perfect pillow that works for everyone. The type and amount of fill varies greatly from brand …
If you haven’t filed your 2018 taxes yet, April 1st means the deadline is fast approaching. If you’ve been doing your taxes yourself, you’ll need to be aware of some major changes affecting homeowners, and particularly those who have moved and/or made property purchases in the past year. Mortgage Interest Deduction The mortgage interest tax deduction is a tax break …
Spring has arrived in Atlanta, and the temperatures are slowly creeping up! We are all enjoying the warmer weather and longer days, and all the outside activities that come along with this time of year. However, as summer approaches, one thing none of us are looking forward to are mosquitoes! Particularly if your yard includes a pool or water feature …
So, you’ve decided to freshen up one of the rooms in your home by changing the paint. But if you are unfamiliar with paint sheens, you may be unsure which finish is right for the job. One good rule of thumb to follow when choosing paint – the higher the sheen, the higher the shine, and the more durable the …
