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6Jan By Kelvin ReedNo Comments

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Top Signs You Need Garage Door Repair

Some of the biggest investments you make during your life are your home and your car. Each one is a major milestone purchases that you usually end up paying off for years. Your home is your safe space where you can unwind from your day and feel protected from the elements outside. Your car can serve a similar purpose. Your vehicle takes you where you need to go, gives you a personalized space on the road, and allows you the freedom to travel whenever and wherever. These are both important parts of your lifestyle, so shouldn't you protect your car just like your car protects you on the road? You love being home in that space you designed just for you. And your garage can be that specially designed space just for your car. Tuck your car in at night after a hard day at work in the perfect ...

Why Being a Mom Is the Most Stressful Job

5Jan By Emily P.No Comments

Family, Home, Tips

Why Being a Mom Is the Most Stressful Job

If you've ever asked a mom whether working a regular nine to five job out of the home is more stressful than her role of being a mother, she will probably say that taking care of her children is more stressful. Yes, they are likely to tell you it's incredibly rewarding and worth the daily stress, but that doesn't take away from the daily grind of raising little ones. Specifically in the United States, motherhood is known to be significantly stressful due to the lack of resources available for either working or stay at home moms. To all the moms out there, we salute you and sing our praises for your relentless efforts. So what is it about motherhood that is so stressful? We have compiled some of the most common factors of stress that come with being a mom. The Mountain of Responsibility...

4 Different Ways You Can Invest in Real Estate

22Dec By Emily P.No Comments

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4 Different Ways You Can Invest in Real Estate

Do you like making money? You'd probably be crazy to say no to that questions. Every day, you wake up and go to work so you can earn a living. It would be best if you had an income to put a roof over your head and food on your table and participate in activities you really enjoy. Even if you feel comfortable financially, wouldn't it be nice to earn a little bit extra still? This is where investment opportunities can take your regular income and grow it exponentially. With active and passive types of investments, you have endless opportunities to get involved in ventures where you can watch your money grow. Now, there are plenty of different ways to get involved in investment, but one industry offers more options than any other in the real estate market. Everyone needs a place to live...

8Dec By Emily P.No Comments

Home, Real Estate, Tips

3 Ways You Can Invest in Real Estate

Chip and Joanna Gains, the Property Brothers, Hillary Farr, and David Visentin. These are all reasonably household names; do you recognize why? They're all home improvement celebrities from HGTV. People across the world love to tune into these shows about real estate and property investment. It's fun to get your creative juices flowing and consider ways to improve your own home. Whether you're waiting to put in an offer on your own house or have an overall interest in real estate, there are plenty of ways to take that passion and turn it into a profit. Investing in real estate is a trend that has also taken the world by storm. With so many options in this industry, no wonder it attracts so many different people. When it comes to investment, you can choose to actively be involved in your...

Looking for Apartments From the Comforts of Home

7Dec By Kelvin ReedNo Comments

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Looking for Apartments From the Comforts of Home

Seeking out a new place to live can be stressful. This is especially true during the current pandemic lockdowns that make viewing spaces far more difficult to schedule and carry out safely. Still, searching for a new apartment that gives you access to better outdoor space, easier links to public transportation, or the roominess of a luxury home that you’ve always wanted doesn’t have to be a complete pain. Realtors are growing their online presence to match with current trends in technology and the needs of the moment in order to offer virtual viewings and many other amenities that can help you check out new homes while sitting on the couch in lace underwear if you desire. Use the time at home to your advantage. Time spent in your current home can be leveraged to help you find a new ...

4 Home Updates That You Never Knew You Needed

27Nov By Kelvin ReedNo Comments

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4 Home Updates That You Never Knew You Needed

No matter how well and lovingly you care for your home, it's a well-known fact that things are going to wear out and need to be fixed, especially when you hit the 10-year mark of living in your house. While home updates can be a daunting task for any homeowner, it's important to keep up with projects such as redoing your basement floor, taking care of plumbing problems, or even updating your water filtration system. While some projects need to be done every 10 years at least, there are some that should be done yearly or as needed. There are even home upgrades that you as the homeowner never knew you needed. Some upgrades are naturally needed, while others will increase the comfort of your home, and it's efficiency as well. In this article, you'll find some necessary upgrades and then a ...

6Oct By Jessica EdwardsNo Comments

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5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Home

Your home’s your sanctuary. It’s where you house your family. It provides you and your loved ones safety and comfort. You’ve probably put a lot of money into your home. You may have increased its value by updating it or adding rooms. Even if you haven’t renovated your space, it still houses most, if not all, of your liquid assets. Just like your home keeps you safe, you need to keep your home safe. There are a few simple ways you can protect your home from various inconveniences that could devalue your property. Here are five tips to follow that will not only safeguard your property but also your pocketbook. Get your house covered. Yes, it’s an additional cost, but in the case of an accident or emergency, having your home insured can protect you financially. If your home isn’t insured ...

5 Tips for Selling Your Home Without the Help of an Agent

2Sep By Emily P.No Comments

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5 Tips for Selling Your Home Without the Help of an Agent

With the ability for many employees to work from home for the foreseeable future and interest rates so low, many people are looking to sell their homes and make a move. After all, even if you moved to a place like Los Angeles or San Francisco for the job prospects and higher pay, the chances are pretty good that if you want to stay at your current job, you don't necessarily have to stay in the same state to perform your job duties. That being said, selling your home with a traditional realtor or real estate agent can cause you to lose a significant amount of the equity you've earned in closing fees. If you want to sell your home yourself, here are five tips to follow to get your property off the market without the help of an agent. Get your property ready. Before you list your home ...

Commercial Solar Panel Installation: Everything You Need to Know to Make an Informed Decision

2Aug By Emily P.No Comments

Construction, Home

Commercial Solar Panel Installation: Everything You Need to Know to Make an Informed Decision

Solar energy is more popular than ever. Increased awareness about the long-term viability and environmental damage from using fossil fuels has been one of the factors driving interest in solar power. Since 2014, the cost of solar panels has dropped by almost 50% in the United States, which has also contributed to solar power's growing popularity. If installing solar panels is something you're considering, there are some essential factors to consider to ensure you make an informed decision. Commercial Solar Panels Commercial solar panels are panels that are installed on roofs or mounted on the ground. They are placed close to the intended recipient of the power that's generated. Commercial solar panels are typically installed on the roof of a client's house and used to provide electr...

4 Easy Ways to Keep Your House in Tip-Top Shape

17Jul By Emily P.No Comments

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4 Easy Ways to Keep Your House in Tip-Top Shape

Make no mistake, housekeeping is a skill. In all of the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can be difficult to find time to maintain your home. While it may look fine now, clutter can quickly accumulate in the home and strike all at once. Other issues like certain items breaking or parts of your house requiring maintenance can be something that seems to appear at the worst possible times as well. That said, creating a regular schedule and detailed plan of how you can best care for your home now will save you plenty of time in the future. To get you started, here are four ways to keep your house in tip-top shape that you should observe regularly. 1. Clean all of the main areas in your home on a regular basis Cleaning is, quite literally, a chore. While there are some people who find ...