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3 Ideas for Small Dining Rooms
Posted on 10/15/2023
3 Ideas for Small Dining Rooms
Dining room decor can make a significant difference in your experience of the space. Whether you have an open floor plan dining room extending into the general living space or a formal, secluded room, choosing how to decorate is important. As with any room in the home, it's difficult to work with an especially small space. If you...
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Tips for using lawn fertilizer in spring
Posted on 10/08/2023
Tips for using lawn fertilizer in spring
Many aspects of caring for a lawn are seasonal, like using...
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Basics of bathroom remodeling: Quick tidbits you don't want to forget
Posted on 10/01/2023
Basics of bathroom remodeling: Quick tidbits you don't want to forget
Home improvement projects often fall into three categories:...
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Posted on 09/24/2023
3 Low-maintenance tall plants for your home
If you're a beginner with houseplants, large and tall...
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Posted on 09/17/2023
Home Buying Checklist: 3 Tips for First-Time Buyers
It's already complicated buying a home. Buying your first home can be even more so. There are plenty of guides available for first-time homebuyers to offer advice throughout the journey, but before you get started, there are some key things you can do to prepare. Here's a list of the best things to do before you start actively...
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Posted on 09/10/2023
Sweat Equity: What It Is & How to Calculate It
Sweat equity is a term used in real estate and in the business world. For real estate, sweat equity refers to the amount of effort a homeowner or investor puts into improving a property. For those interested in flipping homes, this concept is crucial to determining the home's value. Here is some more info about sweat equity to...
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Posted on 09/03/2023
Boost your curb appeal with these 3 tips
Your home's curb appeal is its first impression, a glimpse...
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Posted on 08/27/2023
Dinner parties: A quick guide to the best dinner party planning tips
Dinner is a great time to reconnect with loved ones....
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Posted on 08/20/2023
Tips & tricks for better yard drainage
If your yard is full of puddles, soggy soil and...
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Posted on 08/13/2023
Home security: Top benefits of a security system
Home security systems are incredible ways to deter break-ins. While this is the most obvious benefit of having one of these systems, there are plenty of others. The following are some of the advantages you can enjoy when you choose to get a security system for your home. Lower home insurance rates Since a home security system can...
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Posted on 09/26/2023
12 Sandusky Road, Clarkstown, NY 10956 is now new to the market!
New City, NY Discover your future in this captivating Nantucket Colonial. With unlimited possibilities, this home is in impeccable condition, featuring a highly sophisticated floor plan. Nestled on a full acre of lush private property, on a cul de sac, and boasting a large, beautiful swimming pool surrounded by a double-tiered deck, it is an enchanting, in-demand home. This unique property offers the primary en-suite with walk-in closet on the main floor with a sitting room. Four additional generously-sized bedrooms with two full baths and an alluring loft area (which can be converted to another bedroom) complete the second floor. Relish a...
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Posted on 08/25/2023
37 Lenox Avenue, Clarkstown, NY 10920 is now new to the market!
Congers, NY. It's lovely, functional, and delightfully enchanting. Welcome to this totally renovated, impeccable Split-Level home that's waiting to steal your heart. An etched glass front door, abundant natural light with east-west exposure, and lovely curb appeal greet you, and that is where the allure begins. From the moment you enter this freshly painted home adorned with crown molding, and newly refinished hardwood flooring, you will know you are truly home. Awaken your inner chef as you enjoy a brand-new kitchen, boasting stainless steel appliances, 42" cabinetry with soft close drawers, Corian counters, and sliding glass doors that...
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