Staying on top of home maintenance projects is always a great habit. The best way to prevent "deferred maintenance"--a dreaded term in real estate--is to attend to problems as soon as you notice them. For example, letting those gutters stay plugged will eventually lead to roof and foundation problems, both of which are much more serious and costly than a clogged gutter. As they say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." So, in the spirit of efficient home maintenance here are 7 timely home maintenance tips for July: … [Read more...] about 7 Timely Home Maintenance Tips for July
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10 Fun Facts to Know About Independence Day
The Fourth of July is "proof" that summer is in full swing. However you choose to celebrate The Fourth this year, following are 10 fun facts to know about Independence Day: … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Facts to Know About Independence Day
How to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year in Your Home
Mocha Mousse, a lush shade of brown also known as PANTONE 17-1230, is the "it" color of 2025. Mocha Mousse merges the approachable with the elevated for a rich, flavorful shade of brown. It fuses subtle elegance and earthy refinement, aligning with themes of comfort, wellness and a desire for simple pleasures. Interesting how a color can do all that, right? Here's how to use Pantone's Color of the Year in your home: … [Read more...] about How to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year in Your Home
What You Should Know About Freon vs. A2L
It's likely you've not thought too much (or at all) about the refrigerant being used in your HVAC system, and well, who can blame you? It's not exactly a hot topic at social gatherings and you're likely to be considered a bore for bringing it up. That being said, knowing the difference could come in handy for those random moments when your expertise for such trivia might be called upon. And it will certainly come in handy should your HVAC system--the only thing between you and the next heat wave--break or need to be replaced. So without further ado here's what you should know about Freon versus A2L: … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Freon vs. A2L
Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Homeownership
June is the Month of Homeownership, which is a key component of The American Dream. It began in 1995 as a week-long observance to increase homeownership nationwide. In the early 2000s it was expanded to the entire month of June. Following are meaningful ways to celebrate homeownership: … [Read more...] about Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Homeownership