How To Pay For Home Improvements: Financing Your Home Improvement Job

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Are you planning on improving your home? Do you see the average prices and worry about where you can find the money? Did you know, between the years of 2017 and 2019, homeowners spent a massive $522 billion? This price has come from an estimate of 155 million projects. These days, improving your home can cost […]

How to Convert Your Garage into a Living Space

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Many people are looking for more living space this year but moving to a bigger house isn’t always an option. If you have a 1 or 2 car garage that you can afford to sacrifice, you can add a lot more living space without having to build an expensive new addition onto your home. No […]

4 Must-Have Garage Upgrades

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The most dreaded chore… cleaning up and organizing the garage. Garages tend to attract clutter, dirt, junk, and chaos. Most of us have way too much stuff piled haphazardly all over the place. This is the big chore that we usually put on the back burner and say, “I’ll get to that eventually,” then we […]

Getting Ready for Snow in the South

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Snow in the Southern United States of America is not a very common situation. So when it does happen, or even if it is merely forecasted that there could be snow, it is often quite a big deal. If you are from colder climates, you may think that a dusting of snow, a quarter of […]

5 Upgrades to Whip Your Home into Shape in 2021

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People want a beautiful, comfortable home now more than ever since we are spending so much time there.  As you consider what home improvements you may want to make, don’t forget to think about what upgrades increase home value, too. Here are our top five upgrade recommendations to transform your home into your dream home […]

Do You Need a General Contractor or Handyman?

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As a customer, it can be confusing to understand what is needed for a particular job. After all, both professions do home repair work. So how can you tell whether you need a general contractor or a handyman? Each can do specific jobs and knowing which you need for your project is half the battle. […]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Handyman/Spouse

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The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to think about gift ideas for your spouse. If you have a handy husband or wife, perhaps they would appreciate something they can use for home improvement projects in 2021! They’ll enjoy their new tools and you’ll enjoy the fruits of their labor around the house. Looking for […]

Easy Decorating Hacks for the Holidays

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Holiday stress is real. Sometimes, we just put too much pressure on ourselves to do too much instead of relaxing and enjoying this special time with family and friends. If you’re ready to enjoy your holiday season with as little stress as possible, we’d like to share some of our favorite decorating hacks.   How to […]

Avoiding HOA Fines and Violations

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Over half of neighborhoods now have some type of HOA. What does that mean for you if you choose to buy a house in such a place? And how can you avoid paying lots of your hard-earned money in HOA fines? What is a Homeowners Association (HOA)? People often pay much more money to live […]

Preparing an In-Law Suite at Home

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This is an unusual year for many families who are trying to figure out new living arrangements. Countless senior adults are trying to avoid moving into nursing homes this year. Adult children are struggling with economic stability. And families are stepping in to help fill in the gap.  Some families are buying a house with […]