The Homeowner's Secret Weapon: Vinegar
You’ve probably heard that vinegar can be used for a myriad of household purposes, but you probably never would’ve imagined some of the problems it can solve around the house. Check out some of these creative uses for vinegar from home improvement maven, Martha Stewart:
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How to Pack an Emergency Kit for Any Disaster
The risks you and your family may face—wildfires, terrorist attacks, flooding, earthquakes—are among the most important factors to consider in deciding what goes in your emergency bag. FEMA, the American Red Cross and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all provide checklists to help you get started. Building from there, here are additional items to include in an emergency bag for yourself, your family and your pets.
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Well, it's that time of the year again - termite season in Florida! Due to this years heavier rain falls, the Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging everyone to take extra precautions this year by making sure you get your annual inspection. Catching them early is key!
Once you see the little black winged insects flying around, you know they are swarming. They are looking for a new location for their colony, or it is a sign that you already have termites living in your home. Once there is sawdust, it's likely that damage is extensive from these little blighters!
So be sure to get your inspection done! Go to TermiteHelp.org for more information.
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4 Ways to Go Solar Without Solar Panels
Take a drive around your neighborhood and chances are those solar panels that once seemed so futuristic are becoming a pretty common site.
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Dog vs. Yard: How to Keep Your Landscape and Your Pet Happy
Any dog owner has likely watched their beautiful new garden dug up by their four-legged family member, or their beloved new grass become Spot's outdoor toilet. With this in mind, TurfMutt offers their top five tips for ensuring the family yard is a place everyone can enjoy year-round.
Consider your dog's needs
Each dog – senior, puppy, small, big, active breed or not-so-much – has different needs. Is your dog a water hound? Maybe you should include a splash pool or water fountain. Got a digger? A sand pit might work well to keep your dog entertained – and the mess contained. Does your dog love to run the perimeter of your yard? Design your yard with his path in mind. Does she have dog friends next door? Maybe an eye-level hole in the fence would keep her from barking. Jot down everything your dog needs from your family yard, then you map out your landscaping accordingly.
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The Possibilities of Paint: How to Revamp Your Home’s Exterior
If you’re hoping to up your curb appeal or just give your home a face lift, then you may already know that fresh paint is the easiest and most cost-effective route.
"Just add a pinch of a new paint color here and there. It's a simple recipe to make even the plainest home more interesting," advises Debbie Zimmer, design expert with the Paint Quality Institute.
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3 Ways to Keep Your Home Cleaner
We all wish our home was just a little bit cleaner. But between driving the kids to school and soccer practice and getting to work on time, cleaning your home can feel like a drag. But most of us can’t afford to hire a cleaning crew, and so the task of weekly tidying and disinfecting is unavoidable. To help, below are three easy habits to a cleaner home.
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The 10 Worst Money Mistakes You Can Make
By Barbara Pronin
Successful money managers share a simple strategy: spend less than you make over a long period of time and invest the difference.
But the author of ESI Money, an online blog written by a reclusive “50-something retiree who has amassed a sizable net worth,” suggests a list of the 10 worst things you can do to sabotage your financial independence:
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It’s Electric! How to Keep Yourself Safe During Home Improvement
Electricity is coursing around us every day. From the power lines overhead, to the cables connected to our favorite devices, we live in an electric world. Considering how often we come into contact with electricity, it makes sense that safety should be top of mind -- especially if you’re embarking on a home improvement project.
Since 2014, Dominion Energy has received nearly 100 reports of homeowners, private contractors and individuals accidentally coming into contact with electrical lines at a home or business. Every incident was preventable with proper knowledge about the risk of electric shock.
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Rent Growth Crawls, but Costs Still High
Rent growth is crawling at its slowest pace in five years, with rents up nationwide just 0.7 percent year-over-year, according to the recently released March Zillow® Real Estate Market Reports. Notably, rent growth in the West, which has led appreciation, is stalling. The median rent is now $1,408.
Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Svenja Gudell attributes the brake on appreciation to a more balanced supply/demand scenario.
"The slowdown in rental appreciating is mainly due to new construction finally meeting demand, and even outpacing demand in some areas," says Gudell.
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