This health crisis doesn\’t seem to have an end date yet, so aside from adjusting to our “new normal” (a.k.a. self-isolation and staying at home), we also have to prepare for an uncertain future. This is why we can never go wrong with building up extra cash or filling up our emergency fund. Because you’re […]
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Whether we admit it or not, there are some cleaning tasks that our minds seem to neglect every now and then. We may be guilty of one or two of these, and that\’s totally fine. Nobody says we can’t catch up with our spring cleaning duties, especially now that we’re mostly stuck in our homes
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It\’s easier to wish for our home to be something different—to dream of perfect marble counter tops, a cozy front porch, or a pristine bathroom just like what we see on design magazines and HGTV. Because of these, we sometimes tend to fall out of love with our home, especially when we start to notice
When you purchase a home, you need to sign an enormous pile of mortgage and closing documents, where each document can total hundreds of pages or more. The huge dilemma: they will likely take up a huge part of your storage space, so you may not want to file all of it. However, you also
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Spiff up every space in your home with these DIY projects you can do on a weekend to make your home look and feel its best, especially if you\’ve been living in it for a while. These improvements may not cost a lot, but they’ll make a big difference in how your home looks and
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It\’s true what they say, “Owning a home is like having a ‘high-maintenance’ relationship”. Your home needs your complete commitment, time, effort, and money. There will be those initial moments that you will always reminisce about—the time you were handed your house keys. But there are also moments that you will hate being a homeowner
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Putting on a fresh coat of paint is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to transform the look of a home. However, with the endless colors and shades to choose from, deciding on a paint color can be the most difficult part. In 2019, we bid farewell to Ultra Violet and say hello to
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Moving is complicated and stressful. There\’s more to it than buying several boxes, packing your stuff and relocating to your new home because, in reality, there are a lot of things that could go wrong. Here are some of the most common moving mistakes, and tips on how to avoid them through proper planning and
We love our pets, there\’s no doubt about it. They’re a part of our family, of our home. However, once you’ve put your house on the market, you need to understand that not all potential buyers would want to see your pets while they are touring your property. In fact, seeing your pets or any
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A home renovation is a great way to add value and satisfaction to your beloved abode. After all, who doesn\’t love stepping into a new room, a finished basement, or a renovated bathroom? However, before \”undertaking any of the character-building, heavy-lifting labor\” there’s the time-consuming and costly process of obtaining renovation permits. How long a
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