How To Prevent Home Repairs Wrecking Your Budget

How To Prevent Home Repairs Wrecking Your Budget

Home repairs can be costly and many are unforeseen expenses. Routine home maintenance aside, are you prepared for unexpected home expenses?Most people, when deciding to buy a house or creating a budget, account for the mortgage payment, taxes and insurance. But, did...

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Trends Making Their Way Into 2019

Trends Making Their Way Into 2019

One week into the new year and already new home decorating trends are hitting the internet, magazine rack and newspaper stand. If you’ve just completed a build or remodel, rest assured your choices will still be “in” for the next several years. However, if the New...

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Don’t Fall Into the 92%!

Don’t Fall Into the 92%!

Did you know that 92 percent of people who make New Year’s Resolutions don’t stick with them past January? Wouldn’t you like to be in that top eight percent and achieve your goals this year? Here’s how to do it in five simple steps!1. Set realistic, achievable goals...

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Taking Down the Christmas Decor – How to Make It Bearable

Taking Down the Christmas Decor – How to Make It Bearable

If you’re like many people, you love decorating for the holidays. That warm, happy feeling you get pulling out your favorite tree ornaments or placing stockings on the fireplace mantel just puts you in the Christmas mood. However, sometime between December 26 and...

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4 Ways to Practice Mindfulness This Holiday Season

4 Ways to Practice Mindfulness This Holiday Season

The holidays are here and there’s no denying the stress-inducing disruption to our regular schedules. In order to avoid getting caught up in the hustle and bustle while the holidays whiz by yet again, practice these tips for mindfulness to enjoy this time to the...

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What To Watch This December

What To Watch This December

Ah, the classic Christmas movie. An American tradition. Hollywood loves this time of year, and so do moviegoers, as December blockbusters come in second only to the month of July. Read on for a list of top flicks to catch this month and some great oldie-but-goodies to...

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Tips to Keep You and Yours Safe This Holiday Season

Tips to Keep You and Yours Safe This Holiday Season

The holiday season is one of joy, friendship, family and giving, but did you know it is also a time of year when crimes increase? According to a Washington Post article, shoplifting increases about 30% during the holidays. While household crimes tend to spike during...

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How To: Properly Paint Brick

How To: Properly Paint Brick

Do you have an interior brick wall or bricks around your fireplace that are making your home look dated? Or maybe your style is more modern and your current brickwork is too traditional? Giving those bricks a fresh coat of paint will dramatically change the look and...

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3 Ways to Stay Happy and Healthy This Holiday Season

3 Ways to Stay Happy and Healthy This Holiday Season

The holiday season is here and for most of us, that means school and work breaks, travel, shopping and lots of extra cooking, all of which can interfere with our regular routine. At the same time, the cooler weather and winter germs can wreak havoc on your body and...

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Awesome Autumn Eats

We’ve all had our fair share of Halloween candy by now, so let’s focus on some healthier choices as we begin a new month and before we hit the holidays. Fall veggies can be made up as a great side dish or prepared as a main meal to help you watch your waistline and...

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