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Home insulation: How to re-insulate walls without tearing them down
Posted on 07/13/2025
Home insulation: How to re-insulate walls without tearing them down
One primary reason everyday people bear with drafty homes stems from construction costs. Old houses and those with failing exterior wall insulation seem to require costly demolition. The idea that drywall or select wood wall materials require removal and replacement often causes property owners to take a deep breath and think about something else. The good news is...
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Mudroom Storage: 3 Simple Hacks for Storing Muddy Boots & Shoes
Posted on 07/06/2025
Mudroom Storage: 3 Simple Hacks for Storing Muddy Boots & Shoes
Bulky footwear can be difficult to keep organized, especially when muddy or dirty. While many homeowners have a mudroom to help prevent tracking mud inside the house, the mudroom itself can become a chaotic mess. Luckily, there are some simple ways to store and organize your wet or soiled footwear no matter the size of your space. Here...
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Easy weekend DIY patio design ideas to bolster your home
Posted on 06/29/2025
Easy weekend DIY patio design ideas to bolster your home
Patios are often referred to as extensions of the home....
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Posted on 06/22/2025
What Affects the Housing Market? Understanding the Basics
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the housing market. However, that can be a lot more complicated than it seems. Many factors affect both your local and national housing markets, some of which can be hard to track and quantify. However, there are some basics you can start with...
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Posted on 06/15/2025
Exciting crafting ideas for your home
Crafting isn’t only reserved for art classes, it can be...
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Posted on 06/08/2025
Cleanup: 3 Quick and Easy Tips for After Your Gathering
Getting together with friends and family can be a very rewarding experience. Good food, great conversations, time well-spent with the ones you love and a chance to show off your home. However, when all the festivities are done, you’re often left with a mess you probably don’t want to contend with. Here are 3 simple ways to minimize...
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Posted on 06/01/2025
Ceiling beams: DIY Guide for beginners
If you've always wanted the contemporary and rustic...
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Posted on 05/25/2025
DIY Guide: Sweatshirt Pet Bed
There are many options for repurposing or donating old clothing. For pet owners, here is one more option: making a custom pet bed. This simple DIY project will help you transform an old sweatshirt into a cozy new bed for your small dog or cat. Here is all of the information you need to get started: Materials &...
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Posted on 05/18/2025
How to Find Out if Your Income Makes You Eligible for a VA Loan
Post All home loan programs require you to prove your ability to afford the house you buy. The same is true for home loans offered by the VA. Even though VA loans have no down payment and can have easier financial benchmarks for eligibility, lenders still evaluate your income when considering you for a loan. Here is a guide...
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Posted on 05/11/2025
Mortgage basics: A brief 30-year mortgage guide
 Most homebuyers, even those just starting their...
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Posted on 05/04/2025
DIY accent walls: Ideas for enhancing any space
DIY accent walls are a popular choice for upgrading a...
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Posted on 07/15/2025
1400 S Barton Street 435, Arlington, VA 22204 is now new to the market!
Come see this beautifully updated 1 Bedroom + Den, END UNIT townhouse-style condo in ever popular Arlington Village. You’ll be impressed by the tree-lined streets and extensive green space of this 42-acre community. The covered front porch welcomes the morning sun. It also provides shelter to prepare to go out on those rainy days. Inside is a mix of modern comforts and traditional charm. Lots of energy efficient, double pane windows with screens allow for natural light to stream into this home. Recently refinished parquet hardwood floors in the living room and the oak-slat upstairs flooring bring the warmth of wood to this space. The...
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