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Posted on 04/04/2022

Pressure-Treated Wood: What You Need to Know About This Popular Building Material

Many homeowners choose pressure-treated pine to build decks based on its price and longevity. While the material ranks as the undisputed go-to lumber for decks and patios, it may not be a perfect fit for every homeowner. That's largely because pressure-treated pine brings a few negatives to the table. About Pressure-Treated Lumber Originally, pressure-treated lumber used to contain...

Building Materials

Composites

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Posted on 03/28/2022

Getting preapproved for a mortgage: How buyers benefit

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important part of the home buying process. While technically not required before you begin your home search, there are some key advantages to getting preapproval from a lender before you get too deep into the process. Here are some of the main reasons why to consider getting preapproved for a mortgage:...

Home Buying

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Posted on 03/21/2022

Seniors: Quick safety tips to keep your home hazard-free

Seniors face increasing risks of injuries as they get older. When you have a senior member of your household, it's important to make sure your home is safe for them. If you're the senior in your home, try these safety measures: Eliminate fall hazards Falls are one of the top causes of serious injuries. Go through your home...

Posted on 03/14/2022

DIY Guide: How to Press Flowers

Unfortunately, flowers don’t last forever. However, you can still enjoy their color and beauty long after their time by preserving the blooms. Pressing flowers is a longstanding technique for drying and preserving flowers and can make a great starting point for a unique art piece. Here are some expert tips for pressing flowers you can enjoy as art...

Posted on 03/07/2022

Add Life to Your Walls With Moss Graffiti

Moss graffiti, also called green graffiti or eco-graffiti, has become a popular trend both with artists and environmentally conscious individuals. Many graffiti artists are choosing to create living art instead of using spray paint and other materials with VOCs and other substances that can harm the local environment. While you might see moss graffiti in urban public spaces,...

Posted on 02/28/2022

How to Make Eggshell Fertilizer for Your Houseplants

We often use dried eggshells as fertilizer in outdoor gardens. Their extremely high calcium content makes them an excellent way to add extra nutrients to the soil. When properly prepared, eggshells can make for great indoor plant fertilizer as well. Here we’ll go over how to use this common food waste to nourish your houseplants in 5 steps....

Posted on 02/21/2022

3 Things To Consider About Exterior Door Energy Efficiency

When climate-controlled air escapes or gaps allow non-climate-controlled air inside, heating and cooling system are forced to work overtime. Although frugal people often calculate the cost benefits of replacement windows to reduce energy loss, entry and secondary doors also have a significant effect. A poorly insulated door with even small gaps around the casing can create ongoing drafts....

Posted on 02/14/2022

French country design: 4 key elements to know

French country design style is inspired by the elegant and idyllic lifestyle of the French countryside. This style creates a perfect balance between elegance and comfort by combining refined features with more practical, weathered aesthetics. If you're interested in this style and ideas for how to use it in your home, here are the basics: Colors The color...

Design

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Posted on 02/07/2022

Houseplants: Display Your Air Plants With These 5 Ideas

Since air plants do not need any soil to grow and thrive, the sky is the limit in how you can display them. You just have to fire up your imagination to find fun ways to put them on display around your household. Running low on ideas? Here’s five options to help get you dreaming of all the...

Posted on 03/17/2022

Another Property Sold - 380 Horse Creek Dr #202, Naples, FL 34110

Gorgeous views from this 2nd floor 2 BR, 2 BA with lanai overlooking pretty pond and west, the perfect setting for your winter retreat...The split floorplan offers eat-in kitchen and breakfast bar; plantation shutters, impact windows, new carports (2018) a/c (2019), elevators (2017) roof reshingled in 2018, we have a list of upgrades. Princeton Place is located close to the beach (Wiggins Pass) and has optional membership to the Tarpon Club which includes dining, tennis, bocce ball, resort style pool, fitness center, cabana bar + water shuttle to Wiggins State Beach Park (runs every 1/2 hour in season) Turnkey Furnished. Wiggins Bay is a...

Posted on 03/16/2022

Another Property Sold - 9221 Museo Cir #203, Naples, FL 34114

C4521 Enjoy the resort lifestyle from this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with den/study coach home in the village of Varenna in Fiddler's Creek. This well maintained, move-in ready home is west facing & overlooks the lake. Some of the features include bamboo stairwell, tile on the diagonal in the main rooms, luxury vinyl in the bedrooms, crown molding, honeycomb shades, and custom wood valances. Bi-fold doors have been installed in the master closets and laundry to provide easy access. The kitchen has new quartz countertops, additional cabinets and wine rack underneath, backsplash, large epoxy sink & Shelf Genie rollouts...

Posted on 02/07/2022

Video Tour - 380 Horse Creek Dr #202, Naples, FL 34110

Gorgeous views from this 2nd floor 2 BR, 2 BA with lanai overlooking pretty pond and west, the perfect setting for your winter retreat...The split floorplan offers eat-in kitchen and breakfast bar; plantation shutters, impact windows, new carports (2018) a/c (2019), elevators (2017) roof reshingled in 2018, we have a list of upgrades. Princeton Place is located close to the beach (Wiggins Pass) and has optional membership to the Tarpon Club which includes dining, tennis, bocce ball, resort style pool, fitness center, cabana bar + water shuttle to Wiggins State Beach Park (runs every 1/2 hour in season) Turnkey Furnished. Wiggins Bay is a...