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Posted on 09/19/2021

Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash The outdoors has a unique and beautiful palette that can inspire and relax you. Whether you are a nature lover, or just enjoy its beauty from afar, you can bring that outdoor feeling into your home to brighten it up and give it a more earthy appeal. Looking for a few ways...

Home Decorating Ideas

Decorating

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Posted on 09/12/2021

Travel Tips: Staying Safe & Healthy This Summer

Photo by Djordje Petrovic from Pexels With summer upon us, many are feeling the heat of pandemic life. Working from home, social distancing and other health precautions have meant canceled plans for millions of families and individuals. Even for those without trips planned, staying at home might get old. Luckily, you have options for getting away. Local travel...

Stay Healthy

Staying Healthy

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Posted on 09/05/2021

Time to Remove that Wood Paneling?

Photo by Prawny via Pixabay Circa 1965, having beautiful wood paneling was the envy of the neighborhood. It was like bringing the outdoors in. But 50-60 years later, it usually just makes a room seem dark and dated unless you live in a log cabin. In most cases, you can remove the paneling and paint the drywall underneath....

DIY

DIY Home Repair

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Posted on 08/31/2021

Another Property Sold - 2247 Ruby Turn, Mitchellville, MD 20721

Real Estate

Mitchellville

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Posted on 08/29/2021

How to Read a Blueprint

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels If you're building your own home, chances are you'll come across the blueprints at some point early in the process. This can be frustrating for many homeowners as they might not have an architect's background. However, you don't need to be an architect to understand the basics. We'll look at the various...

Architecture

Blueprints

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Posted on 08/28/2021

GAMBRILLS, MD Real Estate Market Update 8/28/2021

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

Posted on 08/22/2021

How to Pack Your Dishes for a Move

If you want to pack your kitchen as efficiently as possible during your move, all you need are the right strategies and materials. Packing dishes is a particular part of the process you can make simpler by following some expert guidelines. Here are some tips for the best way to pack your dishes. Use the Right Materials Choosing...

Dishes

Moving

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Posted on 08/15/2021

Outdoor DIY: Entertaining With a Pergola

Photo by marcdenning via Pixabay Adding square footage of living space to your home is always a sound investment. Not only does it give you and your family more space to play, but it adds resale value, too -- even if the square footage you add is outdoors. A well-designed and constructed pergola does both. It provides shade...

DIY

Home Impovements

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Posted on 08/08/2021

Options for Financing Home Remodeling Projects

When you plan to do a few smaller remodeling projects, you might fit them into your budget easily and over time. However, larger or more complex home remodeling projects might be harder to afford. If you aren’t able to pay for these kinds of upgrades upfront, you can look into financing options. These options allow you to have...

HELOC

Home Equity

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Posted on 08/01/2021

Here's Why You Should Hire a Contractor to Help With Your Fixer-Upper

When everyday people dive into renovating a fixer-upper, they often regret not enlisting the support of a contractor in advance. The lucrative return on investment of reality shows sometimes oversimplifies the process. As construction professionals sometimes warn, what you don't know can cost money. That's why it's essential to work with a contractor when considering a house-flip or...

Buy A Fixer Upper

Fixer Upper

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Posted on 07/28/2021

GAMBRILLS, MD Real Estate Market Update 7/28/2021

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

Posted on 07/25/2021

How to Preserve Leaves for Crafting & Artwork

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...

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