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    How to Prepare Your Home for Spring: Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

    Home November 17, 2023

    Take advantage of the mild spring weather by starting your annual spring cleaning early. With this checklist, we’ve made it easy to get your home ready for those April showers and summer storms. [1] Wipe down outdoor furniture You can help your outdoor furniture last longer by cleaning it after the long winter. First, spray...

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    6 Kitchen Renovation Ideas That Add Value to Your Home

    Home September 15, 2021

    If you’ve never done a kitchen renovation, you probably know someone who has. Kitchens are the most popular part of the home to renovate, and it’s easy to see why.1 Updating your home to better match your tastes and serve your required functionality can be a thrill, and it’s also a way to add value...

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    How to Negotiate Your Rent

    Moving February 27, 2020

    Whether you’re apartment hunting and the perfect place is slightly out of your price range, or your landlord is raising the rent on your current apartment, you can negotiate your rent. It sounds intimidating, but with a little strategy, you just might win over the landlord. Here are some ways you can go about negotiating...

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    How Often Should You Paint Your House?

    Maintenance February 5, 2019

    Painting your home can be inconvenient and time consuming, but it’s easier than it seems. It’s a good investment that extends the integrity and good looks of what, for most people, is their single greatest asset. Paint is your house’s first defense against the elements and the first impression guests and potential buyers receive. Here...

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    Tips for Downsizing Your Home

    Buying / Selling June 1, 2017

    You recently sent your last child off to college and now you’re an empty nester. Or maybe you’ve decided to sell your home and move to a smaller house because you don’t need so much space. Perhaps you’re tired of paying thousands of dollars in utility bills every year and would gladly trade a bigger...

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    Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

    Home February 20, 2025

    Home maintenance is an ongoing process. From raking leaves and replacing shingles to cleaning disposals and replacing batteries in smoke detectors, there’s always something to do around the house. The following home maintenance checklist has items you can tackle now and throughout the year to keep your home running smoothly. Monthly home maintenance checklist Owning...

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    How to Pack for a Move

    Moving May 14, 2021

    Get a Life Insurance Quote The prospect of a new home is exciting. Packing up and moving your stuff – not so much. We asked Sarah Roussos-Karakaian, whose New York company We OrgaNYze specializes in packing and unpacking for residential moves, to help us design the perfect stress-free move. “The biggest mistake people make when...

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    8 DIY Home Décor Projects to Tackle When Staying Home

    Home - Technology & Trends August 28, 2020

    Looking for things to do while social-distancing? These DIY home décor ideas are the perfect solution for a productive day while updating your home. Create unique pieces of furniture or a new look for any room in a few hours or a few days. With a small investment and a bit of repurposing, these 8...

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    10 Home Improvements That Add Value

    Maintenance October 1, 2019

    Imagine your home with a new, fully remodeled kitchen – or a carpeted recreation room in the basement for the kids. Home improvements and upgrades not only make a space more pleasant to live in, they can also add value to your house.

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    5 Quick and Easy Cosmetic Home Updates

    Maintenance August 7, 2013

    Want a brand-new kitchen or completely renovated bathroom, but don’t feel like emptying your wallet? Sometimes, a quick touch-up or easy fix can transform a room – without costing you hundreds of dollars. Check out five easy and quick cosmetic home updates to make everyone wonder if you hired a 15-person crew.

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  • Five Great American Flea Markets

    Travel & Outdoors March 22, 2013

    Buckle up and turn your next road trip into a veritable treasure hunt If the words “flea market” bring to mind a few dozen people rummaging through boxes full of dusty knickknacks, prepare to be surprised. Thanks to television shows like Antiques Roadshow and American Pickers, flea markets have become attractive destination spots. Each year...

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