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During the holiday season there are so many things going on (parties, events, vacations, etc). The hustle and bustle truly is setting in; however we still need time to ensure that you and your family are ready for winter. Little tips and chores that can help you prevent issues during the winter and also save [...]
In a few months, I will have lived in my home for 10 years. I bought it in an up-and-coming neighborhood with good schools. My kids are growing up here. Like many homeowners today, I have no plans to move anytime soon. I love my house and my neighbors, and I am content to stay [...]
A little lost when it comes to home warranty? Don’t worry. You are not alone.
When it comes to a home warranty, it seems as though some homeowners have never used one while the others who consider it aren’t quite sure what it entails. It is not until first-hand experience is had that homeowners truly understand [...]
My childhood memories of Thanksgiving include family visits to both sets of grandparents, all of whom lived in St. Louis, Mo. which was only a 2 hour drive from our home. Thanksgiving eve, if there is such a thing, was always spent with my dad’s side of the family and Thanksgiving day at my [...]
I am always telling the kids you only need a little to go a long way. Waste not want not. Today, finding ways to save and conserve have quickly become top priority. When thinking of housing and homeownership the word that comes to mind, in terms of saving, is “green.”
So, what does going green really [...]
Have you ever rolled the dice and called a contractor from the phone book or maybe held onto a mailbox flyer or better yet just called a number from a service truck. I have too and for the most part it all worked out but unfortunately it is not always this easy.
How do you know [...]
For a naive young buyer I found the perfect home in just 3 showings.
I had lived in the Charlotte area only about a month when I decided that living with my parents indefinitely might jeopardize the gracious relationship that we had. However having just moved here from St. Louis, Missouri I did not know much [...]
Moving can be very chaotic. Between making sure that you have everything packed, making sure everything gets moved to your new home, and getting everything unpacked it can be a very nervewracking experience. Whether this is old hat for you or your first real move, there are some things to remember:
If you are hiring a [...]
It is that time of year again. The start of the craziness that is the school year. School buses are on the road and the kids are on their way back to school. I don’t know about you but I wonder what happens to summer. They never seem to be long enough but at the [...]
One thing that most single family homes have in common is a yard. Some are large high maintenance yards and some are small lower maintenance yards. What they all have in common is that they require maintenance. I decided to take the do it yourself approach to my lawn with a little help from my [...]
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