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Posted on 04/17/2022
Quick annual tasks to keep your home running
Your home goes through a fair amount of wear and tear throughout the year, which can result in needing to repair or replace certain elements. However, performing annual maintenance tasks can help your home stay in excellent condition year after year. Here are a few tasks to complete throughout your year to keep your home fresh and rejuvenated:...
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Home Maintenance
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Posted on 04/10/2022
Tired of Carpeted Stairs? Try These Alternatives
Carpet has been a popular cover for stairs for decades and continues to endure in modern trends. There are many benefits to carpet on stairs, including noise reduction and extra cushioning. However, carpet on stairs is not for everyone. If you’re considering an alternative to carpet on the stairs in your home, here are the best options to...
Carpet
Carpet Alternative
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Posted on 04/03/2022
Remember These 3 Things When Buying a Fixer-Upper
Buying a fixer-upper can be a DIY-lover's dream. A house with plenty of potential for improvements at a great price might seem tempting. However, there are some specific things to search for to make sure you find the right fixer-upper. Here are some tips for what to prioritize to have the best fixer-upper experience: Be Realistic A common...
Buying
Buying
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Posted on 03/30/2022
GAITHERSBURG, MD Real Estate Market Update 3/30/2022
Click here to view GAITHERSBURG, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/27/2022
Top garage safety tips
Your garage offers a convenient place to keep your vehicle safe, store tools and gardening supplies and work on a wide range of projects. The following tips can help you improve the safety of your garage to lower the risk of injuries or other harm to you and your household. Keep hazardous materials locked up Pesticide products, fertilizers...
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Garage
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Posted on 03/20/2022
How to Protect Your Houseplants From Whiteflies
Whiteflies are a common pest affecting both houseplants and outdoor gardens. Like many plant pests, whiteflies can damage and even kill your plants if left untreated. Luckily, there are several ways to treat whitefly infestations in your houseplants. Here are some of the most effective methods: Vacuum Whiteflies can be sucked up with a vacuum and disposed of...
Garden
Garden
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Posted on 03/13/2022
What is PITI? Understanding your financial situation
PITI, which is short for "principal, interest, taxes and insurance," is an essential term to know for anybody seeking a mortgage loan. The acronym refers to the relationship between these four numbers expressed in a ratio and can tell lenders about your financial status. Here is a breakdown of the term and why it matters to potential homeowners...
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Insurance
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Posted on 03/06/2022
7 Energy-Saving Life Hacks
For years now, homeowners have been working to create energy-efficient living spaces. While there are many obvious ways to use less energy in your home — such as investing in energy-efficient appliances or replace your incandescent light bulbs with LED light bulbs - there are still some lesser-known ways that you may not know about. Here are 7...
Energy Efficient
Environmentally Friendly
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Posted on 02/27/2022
GAITHERSBURG, MD Real Estate Market Update 2/27/2022
Click here to view GAITHERSBURG, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 02/27/2022
Selling: Tips and Reminders for Experienced Homeowners
A lot of homeowners may not be first-time homebuyers. Some may not even be first-time home sellers. While many beginners to the real estate market gain a significant amount of knowledge during their first interactions with the market, there are some key reminders for those who may be a little more seasoned. Regardless of your status as a...
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Agent
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Posted on 02/20/2022
Craft Your Own Miniature Plant Stand With This DIY Guide
Adding height variation to your plant collection can enhance the entire look of the collection. Even if you have your potted plants on a shelf, table or other surface off of the floor, some plants definitely benefit from sitting up higher. There are plenty of tabletop plant stands available on the market but they’re also easy to build...
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DIY
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