Heating, Air Filtration & Humidifier Options for Your Home

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When it comes to heating our homes, filtering the air to keep it cleaner, and dealing with moisture, homeowners have several ways to handle them. It depends on the size of your home as to what systems and equipment are the best options. It’s not always efficient to replace one system for another right away; sometimes, it’s financially economical...

The Holidays As a New Homeowner

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The best time of year to buy a home depends on a variety of factors, but there is something particularly special about becoming a homeowner right before the winter holiday season. Price reductions are more likely to happen in August and September, which means many people will close on their home as the leaves start changing colors and the...

Mix furniture styles like a pro

Fearlessly mix furniture styles! Today I am going to reveal some useful tips on how to mix furniture styles like a pro.  I do not go for matchy matchy - it looks too contrived and does not really let the homeowners personality shine through. Even if a room looks "good" if I can tell every piece is from the same...

What is Address Cleansing?

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For prospective renters and landlords alike, there are many benefits to background checks and thorough vetting. It builds trust early, and it helps create peace of mind for all parties involved. Particularly in the digital age when more and more landlords are advertising their properties through the internet rather than through traditional means, it’s important for both tenants and...

Refined Refurb – 5 Low-Budget Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look Expensive

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It can feel nearly impossible to whip up fresh, fun dishes when your kitchen looks uninspired and drab. If we could all afford to renovate and start anew, it would be no problem to just hit the refresh button and have a sleek, stylish food prep area that has us all feeling like top chefs no matter the recipe....

Top Tips For Decorating Your Hallway

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When it comes to decorating your home, one of the rooms that often gets left until last is the hallway. This is often a mistake because the hallway is actually one of the most important parts of your home. This is where your guests are going to get their first impression of your décor and you need to make...

Home improvement ideas for anyone who loves to entertain

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Having guests over is great but sometimes we struggle to find that extra space or set up the perfect ambiance. Here are some ideas to improve your home that will help you entertain all your guests: Buy an entertainment centre Do you want to watch a movie on a big screen with friends? Or maybe you want to invite some...

Things to Remember Before Remodeling Your Home

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Getting through a home renovation can be tough and exhausting, and no matter how many times you have done it before, you will always end up with new surprises. The key to performing a successful home remodeling is proper planning, from the total budget to the colors you want to have in the walls, the correct time frame and whether...

Luxe Home Offices vs. Modest Home Offices

Happy Friday everyone!  Today I bring you the battle of the home office.  In one corner we have super luxe home offices, in the other, modest home offices. Alright, I know this is silly.  What it comes down to is that I've compiled a great collection of home offices, some fancy, some simple, and I wanted to share them...

Trying to Keep Pests from Becoming Pets

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We sort of anticipate that a bug or two will crawl or land on us when we are outdoors. But if we're are relaxing at home and spot a roach crawl across the counter or flies swarm around our light fixtures, it's safe to say we start to get upset. As homeowners, we can't fool ourselves into believing a bug...