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Add Value To Your Home With These 9 DIY Improvements

Posted OnNov 03, 2020

Add Value To Your Home With These 9 DIY Improvements 01 Jul 2020 by Team Dixon ~ Tom & Bette Dixon, Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home.

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?

Posted OnJun 01, 2020

Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate? 31 May 2020 by Team Dixon ~ Tom & Bette Dixon, Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings

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DIY Ideas for the Home

Posted OnJun 27, 2017

JUNE 11, 2017 DIY Home Details We all want our homes to represent us, these beautiful DIY projects are sure to inspire. (Today’s features were chosen by Debbie from Refresh Restyle) DIY Library Card Catalog by Sadie Seasongoods DIY Industrial Pipe Towel Bar by Simply Beautiful Angela How to make your Furniture Extraordinary with Upholstery Tacks by Just

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Your Ultimate Garage Organization Guide

Posted OnAug 23, 2016

By Jennifer Kelly Geddes Jodi Jacobson/Getty Images Your garage isn’t a giant storage pod, so why is it crammed with junk while your car sits in the driveway? The fix: garage organization, which not only gives your vehicle some breathing room, but can also boost your home’s market value when you eventually sell. According to a

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Five Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for the Summer Heat

Posted OnJun 17, 2016

By Kristin Wong We’re weeks away from sweltering temperatures, hurricane warnings, and bug invasions. And this year is expected to be an especially hot one in many areas. Before summer hits at full force, make sure you and your home are prepared. Give Your Air Conditioner a Checkup Now’s the time to make sure your

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How To: Test for Lead Paint

Posted OnApr 08, 2016

Used in most homes before being banned in the late 1970s, lead paint still exists undetected in many places. Before digging into any renovations on an old home, run this important test to protect your health. There’s nothing quite like the joy of living in a home with character, craftsmanship, and history within its walls.

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6 Real Estate Secrets You Can Learn From House Flippers

Posted OnMar 01, 2016

You’ve seen the TV shows: Individual finds a foreclosed home in the best neighborhood in town, scoops up said home for a steal, fixes it up, and sells it for a significant profit. What those DIY and home improvement shows don’t necessarily show you, though, is how tough flipping houses for a profit can actually

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Don’t Freeze Up: 5 Tips to Winterize Your Home

Posted OnFeb 16, 2016

Parker Beauchamp Extreme cold weather can be hard on both you and your home, bringing with it added exposure and liabilities during the harsh winter season. As temperatures drop, the more susceptible your home becomes to added vulnerabilities. So how you can reduce common homeowner risks that come along with the frigid winter weather?

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11 Things in Your Garage to Throw Away Right Now

Posted OnFeb 12, 2016

They’re just wasting space at this point. BY TIMOTHY DAHL If you are running out of storage space in your workshop, it may be because you are piling the stuff you use on top of the stuff you don’t. Instead of adding more shelving, do an audit of your belongings and cut the cord on

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7 Important Home Renovation Tips You Might’ve Missed

Posted OnFeb 09, 2016

by Andrea Davis New year, new you, right? Sure! If you’re like most people, the new year is chock-full of health- and wellness-related resolutions–but why stop there? Your home could use some improvements in the new year too. If a major home improvement is on your list of resolutions, it pays to have your

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