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Coronavirus Renovation Diaries: Small Steps Forward to the Starting Line
Welcome to the newest installment of the Coronavirus Renovation Diaries! Last time, I talked about my experience buying my first home in the middle of a global pandemic, realizing that my unit needed more than a little TLC, and the…
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What Are My Options for Cleaning My Carpet?
Cleaning your carpets regularly is important — and I don’t just mean a little vacuuming from time to time. Though that will certainly pick up your basic dirt and debris, it’s not enough if you want to keep indoor allergens,…
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Planning Some Home Improvements? The Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know
It’s a good time to improve the house. We’re staying home more than usual, we’re probably a little bored, and improving our homes can sometimes mean more in sales profits later on down the line. But upgrading your home isn’t…
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8 Affordable Kitchen Upgrades That Look Expensive
Kitchen renovations are usually some of the best ones you can make as a homeowner. According to Remodeling Magazine, a minor kitchen remodel may result in a 77.6% ROI and more than $18,000 in added resale value when it comes…
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9 Weekend Projects to Do This June
Weekends aren’t just for relaxing. If you’re a homeowner, they’re also a great time for working around the house. In fact, if you want to protect your investment, ensure your home’s strength for the long haul and, most importantly, rake…
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Save or Splurge? How to Spend Your Money on Home Decor and Furniture
Everyone has a budget when it comes to home decorating. Whether you’re outfitting an entirely empty house or you’re just giving your old one a little makeover, we all have our financial limits. But that doesn’t have to mean dollar…
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Coronavirus Renovation Diaries: When You Can’t Move In, Renovate First
Welcome to the start of a new series for Embrace Home Loans. I’m Tara, one of the blog writers for the site. While I usually bring you mortgage and real estate content, this time I’m doing something a little different.…
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6 Creative Ways to Celebrate Your 2020 Graduate
It’s officially graduation season, but for many 2020 graduates, their celebrations aren’t turning out the way that they’d hoped. However, even if you’re unable to have an official ceremony or a big party, you can still make this time special…
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7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Patio on a Budget
Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend project or you’re selling your house and need some extra marketability, updating your patio can help you do it. You don’t even need much cash, either. Do you want to spruce up your…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Refinishing Furniture
Refinishing can be a great way to give old furniture new life — not to mention spruce up your property in the process. Thankfully, it’s a pretty easy task to DIY, too. You just need a handful of supplies and…
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