Posts with tag 'homeowners'
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Kitchen Reno: Think Twice About These Features
Homeowners often upgrade the kitchen to maximize the sale price of the house. If this includes you, our real estate agents want to caution you to consider whether you will get a meaningful return on your investment (ROI) or if you are following a fad that will quickly lose value. Here are a few renovations that may not be in your best interests:
- Trendy Backsplashes
This may contradict everything you read because designers know they offer a huge visible impact on the space. But spending a lot of money on an area that depends so much on person...
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How Eco-Friendly Is Your NH Home?
There is only one Earth, so it makes sense to take care of it. One way to better care of the planet is by making more eco-friendly choices at home. Even if you're considering moving soon, a few sustainable upgrades could make your home more appealing to buyers. In fact, eco-friendly Jackson homes for sale are very sought-after right now. Here are a few suggestions.
- Replace Older Windows
Does your home still have older wooden windows? Take a close look at the frames and sashes. If you see places where the wood is rotting,...
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Homeowners: How Safe is Your Wood Deck?
When looking at Plymouth homes for sale, one thing you'd love to have is a deck in the backyard. You can spend summers relaxing, barbecuing, and even hosting parties. Before you do that, though, it's important to ensure it's safe. Especially if your deck is older, it may have damage that would make it unsafe.
Fortunately, May is Deck Safety Month, the perfect time to inspect your deck and make sure it's safe and make any necessary repairs. Here's what you should look for.
- Rotting
Especially if your deck isn't properly seal...
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How to Prep for a Vegetable Garden
Whether you're newly moved into the house you acquired from among Berlin homes for sale or Jackson homes for sale, or you've been there a while, and it's the first chance you've had to start a vegetable garden—this is the time to get going. No matter what the weather this spring, there are things you can do to prepare for planting.
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Spare Room Redo: Creating an Inviting Guest Room
Do friends and family visit from out of town, but you're never sure where to put them up? If you have a spare room in your home, you can turn it into a guest room. Here are a few tips from our real estate agents for turning a spare room into a home away from home for friends and family.
- Prioritize a comfortable bed.
If your spare room doesn't already have a guest bed, this must come first. The best guest bed is a double or queen size with a comfortable mattress topped with many pillows. Keep extra blankets in the bedroom as well. Focusing on the bed first will en...