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10 Plumbing Tips for First-Time Homeowners
10 Basic Plumbing Tips for Homeowners When you buy a home, you quickly learn where the electric panel is, how to run the thermostat, and how to handle basic upkeep. Plumbing can feel different, especially when a leak starts. That’s normal. These 10 tips will help you feel more prepared to handle common plumbing issues…
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The Top 5 Home Projects to DIY & 5 You Should Never Try
When it comes to do-it-yourself projects around the house, homeowners’ handiness levels run the full spectrum. Some homeowners are highly skilled in DIY home projects, while others are total beginners. Nonetheless, most of us can easily tackle simple DIY projects such as touching up scuffed baseboards or applying new caulking around the shower and tub.…
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Can Home Improvements Impact Homeowners Insurance?
Many homeowners understand the positive implications home improvements can have on a home’s value. But people often forget about the impact renovations can have on homeowners insurance policies. In fact, most homeowners insurance policies are not updated—or even looked at—until after a loss has incurred. Before starting any home improvement project, it is important to…
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A Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
Summer is the time to fire up the grill, plan beach or pool days, and enjoy an iced beverage while the kids play. With so many fun activities to plan, home maintenance and repair are likely not on the top of your weekend to-do list. But tackling a summer home maintenance checklist early in the…
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A Spring Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners
The arrival of spring evokes new beginnings and renewal — the weather is warmer, the days are longer, and the flora and fauna come to life. Now that temperatures are rising, it is also the perfect time for you do a little spring cleaning, check-in on your home, and take care of any routine seasonal…
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Ultimate Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Key Tips and Tricks
From the crisp air and changing leaves to the start of certain sports and holiday seasons, the beginning of fall can be an exciting time. But it is also a sign to handle some important home maintenance tasks before things get too chilly. As the weather gets colder, there are parts of your home that need…
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5 Questions To Ask When Comparing Home Warranties
Whether you’re buying a new home or preparing to sell, purchasing a home warranty is a common strategy to protect your investment by covering the cost to repair or replace major systems and appliances. Once you understand the types of home warranties available—including systems, appliances, and combination coverage—you’ll need to compare home warranty options and…
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Which Home Improvement Projects Are Tax Deductible?
From keeping your home clean to spending time on landscaping, pressure-washing the driveway, and saving up for upgrades in the kitchen or bathroom, it is safe to say that you take pride in your home — as you should! When tax time comes around, it only seems fair that the money you put into keeping…