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Spring Lawn Care Tips

May 5th, 2011 // 2:44 pm @

We’ll winter is slowing coming to a close and spring is hopefully here to stay.  As a result it is time to get outside and make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood.  Below is a step by step process to get you started. 

Rake your lawn.  Many yards received vole damage (trails of dead grass [...]

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Preparing Your Kitchen and Bath for Buyers

October 6th, 2010 // 9:41 am @

Bathrooms and kitchens are a key component to making your home stand out to buyers in this challenging market.  I recently met with my friends at Finishing Touch Plus and they turned me on to an inexpensive way to bring new life to your kitchen or bath.
Having Finishing Touch Plusresurface a countertop or bathtub will save [...]

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Painting – an easy and economical way to enhance your home for a faster sale

September 16th, 2010 // 8:04 am @

Painting your home has many benefits and will have a great impact on the appearance and overall feel of the space. Paint is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to give your home a fresh new look, and if you’re going to put forth the effort to sell your house, you should hire a professional [...]

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The Top 5 Contractor Scams and How To Avoid Them

August 25th, 2010 // 10:59 am @

Crooks go where the money is. So with Americans spending as much as $22 billion a year on construction projects, it’s no surprise that home improvement has become a favorite target for fraud artists. Some of these shady characters use amazingly well-polished hoaxes that are tricky to spot until it’s too late.
The vast majority [...]

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What Would MacGyver Do?

August 9th, 2010 // 10:30 pm @

We’ve all had them: the clogged drain, the ripped vacuum hose, the unsightly hole in the wall. Home repair emergencies like these are the last thing you need when you’re running out the door, running after the kids, or fielding other household chores. Channel your inner MacGyver by taking advantage of one common household item [...]

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3 Things You Can Do Today to Get Your Home Sold

August 9th, 2010 // 10:00 pm @

Why isn’t your home selling?  It could be a number of reasons like price, condition, neighborhood and yes – maybe even your real estate agent.  Here are three quick tips to sell your house today:

Price your home ahead of the market.  This means you need to be priced lower than your competition.  Take the time [...]

Category : Blog &Home Improvement &Sellers

8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home

July 23rd, 2010 // 7:47 pm @

This is a great time of year to spruce up the exterior of your home.  I think these are some excellent tips from HouseLogic.com that will help point you in the right direction.
Curb appeal has always been important for homesellers. With the vast majority of today’s homebuyers starting their search on the Internet, the appearance of [...]

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