$100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100

Posted OnJul 28, 2017
Whether you're trying to improve the look of your home or are getting ready to put it on the market, the idea of renovations can seem like a significant financial burden to take on. Fortunately, there are a variety of easy solutions for improving the look of your home without all the added expense. If you're wondering how you can spend $100 wisely, look no further than the following upgrading tips.
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Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle

Posted OnJul 27, 2017
It has never been more popular to live a "green" lifestyle and develop sustainable living practices that will help out the planet. While you may be used to recycling cardboard boxes and giving away your old hand-me-down clothes, there are probably a few household items you didn't even know you could recycle! If you're wondering what to do with some of your old, used items, here are a few things that may be ready for re-use.
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Forget About the Bank of Mom and Dad — Here’s How You Can Save Your Own Down Payment

Posted OnJul 26, 2017
Are you considering buying a home for the first time? It might come as a surprise that you'll want to have approximately 20% of the purchase price of your home for a down payment. For some, it can seem nearly impossible to come up with the funds. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can save a little over time and not have to borrow from the "Bank of Mom and Dad".
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Investing in a New Home? 3 Reasons You Can’t Skip the Pest Inspection

Posted OnJul 25, 2017
There are so many small details involved in the final sale of a home that it can be easy to forget about all of the things that need to be done. While you won't be able to forget about a home inspection, a pest inspection can be every bit as important before you sign on the dotted line. If you're wondering why you shouldn't forego this important step, consider the following information.
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Living Under Water Restrictions? Transform Your Garden With These Succulent Plants

Posted OnJul 21, 2017
It can be difficult to deal with water restrictions if you're a bit of a green thumb and don't want your beautiful plants to go to waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of succulents out there that can be quite striking and will still be able to store the water they need to survive. If you're looking for some low-maintenance plants that thrive in the dry season, here are a few succulents that will do the trick.
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Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted OnJul 18, 2017
Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner's insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that's at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.
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