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Posted on 10/17/2021

Improve Your Basement Storage With These Tips

A basement can provide hundreds of square feet of storage for your home. However, there are important things to consider when using a basement for storage to ensure your belongings remain in the best possible condition. Here are some ideas and tips for basement storage. Use Vertical Space No matter the size of your basement, you can take...

Basement

Shelves

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Posted on 10/10/2021

The Pros & Cons of Condo Living for First-Time Homebuyers

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Condominiums can be an excellent option for first-time homebuyers. With lower upfront costs and great perks, a condo can definitely outshine a traditional detached home in many respects. However, even for new buyers a condo might not be the best choice. Here we will go over the main pros & cons of purchasing...

First Time Buyer

Advantages

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Posted on 10/03/2021

The 5 Categories of Land Use Explained

Photo by Matthias Zomer from Pexels If you’re planning to invest in land, it’s important to understand land use terminology. Land use is a designation that determines what you can build or develop on a specific piece of land. Another definition of the term from Land.com is “the total of arrangements, activities and inputs that people undertake in...

Buying Land

Definitions

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Posted on 10/01/2021

Mineral, VA Real Estate Market Update 10/1/2021

Click here to view Mineral, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 09/26/2021

Why You Shouldn't Skip Home Inpsections

Life of Pix via Pexels If your lender does not demand it, skipping the home inspection might be fairly tempting as you move toward closing on the house of your dreams. Although moving full steam ahead might provide what you need in the moment, that decision could end up causing problems in the future. So, even though it...

Home Inspection

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Posted on 09/19/2021

How Much Will You Spend on Major Home Upgrades?

Making major upgrades to your home can allow you to design the home you’ve always wanted in terms of its style and functionality. Since these projects are larger in scope compared to minor upgrades, you should have some idea of how much they’ll end up costing you. Knowing rough figures for major upgrades can help you create a...

Bathroom

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Posted on 09/15/2021

FREDERICKSBURG, VA Real Estate Market Update 9/15/2021

Click here to view FREDERICKSBURG, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 09/12/2021

Replace Your Toilet in 3 Simple Steps

Photo by Edgardo Lagmay on Unsplash Nothing dates a bathroom like an old toilet. Not only have toilets advanced significantly in the past 10-15 years. Older toilets often develop hard water stains and porcelain scratches that show their age. Fortunately, replacing a toilet is one of the most straightforward home improvement projects you can do. And it's relatively...

Bathroom

Bathroom Update

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Posted on 09/05/2021

Start From the Ground Up: Choosing a Foundation

Designing a dream home involves making a lot of decisions. One of the earliest and most important decisions is the type of foundation. So what is the best type of foundation for your home? Finding the answer involves gaining a working knowledge about concrete slabs, crawl spaces and basements. Why Choose a Slab Foundation? Concrete slab foundations are...

Basement

Concrete

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Posted on 08/31/2021

Mineral, VA Real Estate Market Update 8/31/2021

Click here to view Mineral, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 08/29/2021

5 Methods for Preserving Leaves

Preserving leaves can give them new life and give you new creative ideas. There are plenty of crafts you can do with leaves both freshly fallen and preserved, but why not take the best leaves you can find and make them last? Here are several methods for preserving leaves any time of the year so that you can...

Arts And Crafts

Diy

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Your Guide to Z-Wave Automation

Image by Kiều Trường from Pixabay Z-wave automation is a new method you can use to connect multiple devices. The next logical question might be whether this is a safe thing to do. After all, hacking into one device could potentially be enough to hack into every device, since they're all on the same network. The good news...

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