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Posted on 12/22/2021
3 Ways to Design a Small Dining Room
Dining room decor can make a significant difference in your experience of the space. Whether you have an open floor plan dining room extending into the general living space or a formal, secluded room, choosing how to decorate is important. As with any room in the home, it's difficult to work with an especially small space. If you...
Dining Room
Dining Room
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Posted on 12/15/2021
Don't Forget These Things in Your Home Renovation Contract
Professionals bring the commercial-grade tools and years of experience to deliver the quality upgrades people desire. Although you and your contractor may work in different industries, written agreements help clarify the duties and expectations. One of the pitfalls of enlisting a contractor comes from miscommunication. This can lead to disagreements about the scope, details, and costs. By including...
Contract
Contract
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Posted on 12/08/2021
Emergency planning: How to create a safety plan for your household
Depending on where you live, you're likely to be at risk for some type of natural disaster. Hurricanes and tropical storms, snowstorms, ice storms, tornadoes, flash floods, earthquakes and wildfires are among the many natural disasters many homeowners have to face regularly. Having a natural disaster plan prepared can help you know what to do if this type...
Disaster Preparation
Emergency Planning
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Posted on 12/01/2021
Try These Monogram Art DIY Projects to Decorate Your Home
Your home should reflect your personal style, and it should showcase that you are proud of who you are. One of the best ways to display the true you is with monogrammed DIY decor. This type of decor is a wonderful way to show that you are proud of yourself and the people who live with you, and...
Arts And Crafts
Decor
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Posted on 11/26/2021
Woodbridge, VA Real Estate Market Update 11/26/2021
Click here to view Woodbridge, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 11/24/2021
More Than Just Dirt: Your Guide to Potting Mix
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay With the amount of different soil options available, it’s hard for houseplant beginners to know what’s best. While many plants can thrive in almost any environment, soil included, others have specific requirements. Here we will go over the differences between the most commonly used potting mixes to help you make the best decisions...
Gardening
Gardening
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Posted on 11/17/2021
How Living Exteriors Can Help Homeowners Save
Many of us have heard of a living or green wall. They’re excellent choices for reducing bills, counterbalancing emissions from basic home living and adding a beautiful touch of nature to your home’s exterior. But what are some of their other perks? Are there other external living features that can be applied to a home to further reduce...
Budget
Budget
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Posted on 11/10/2021
The 4 Common Contingencies Every Homebuyer Should Know
In a home sale, there are many types of contingencies that might appear in the purchase contract. These special clauses provide ways for the buyer to back out of the sale if various conditions aren’t met. All contingencies are there to protect the buyer rather than the seller, but are usually up for negotiation depending on contract terms....
Contingency
Home Buying
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Posted on 11/03/2021
3 Things to Bring to a Breakfast Potluck
Not every potluck is a lunch or evening event. Breakfast potlucks are common in workplaces, schools, churches and many other places where people gather. While it might seem difficult to come up with shareable breakfast foods, there are many simple things you can bring to a breakfast potluck. Here are some ideas: Easy Egg Muffins Egg muffins are...
Gatherings
Gatherings
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Posted on 10/27/2021
Woodbridge, VA Real Estate Market Update 10/27/2021
Click here to view Woodbridge, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 10/27/2021
3 Reasons to Build A New Construction Home with Improved Accessibility
Photo by ThisIsEngineering via Pexels Many of the open floor plans and spacious kitchens require only minor adjustments to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Although ADA considerations might not be on a contractor’s or architect’s radar when drafting state-of-the-art blueprints, there are persuasive reasons to build accessible new construction homes. 1: ADA-Compliant Kitchens Can Increase...
Accessibility
New Construction
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