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Posted on 01/16/2022
Indoor Gardening Essentials: 4 Things You Should Have
Indoor gardening involves a lot more than plants and soil. In order to have successful indoor plants, you need the proper tools to help you care for them in the best way possible. If you’re not sure where to begin or if you’re looking for a gift for the gardener in your life, here are the basics to...
Houseplants
Houseplants
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Posted on 01/09/2022
The Basics of AC Routers: A Quick Primer
If you're looking for a new router, chances are that you're wanting to get back online as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to navigate the sheer quantity of numbers, letters and specs printed on the side of each box. The choices can seem overwhelming. The AC standard in routers has become more the rule than...
Home Technology
Ac Router
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Posted on 01/02/2022
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...
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
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Posted on 12/26/2021
Try These Plants for a Good First Impression
Plants can be the key to curb appeal. In particular, plants arranged around the front door can have an enormous impact on first impressions and can not only help sell your home but impress your guests. With all the details of landscaping design and varieties of plants, it’s difficult to know what will make the biggest difference. To...
Citrus
Exterior Design
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Posted on 12/19/2021
Can You Live in a Property Obtained Through 1031 Exchange?
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels 1031 exchanges are special transactions in which one investment is effectively “swapped” for another. In real estate, this means selling one investment property for another of “like-kind.” This can be an effective and lucrative strategy because it can allow you to defer certain taxes as long as you abide by specific rules...
Real Estate Taxes
1031 Exchange
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Posted on 12/12/2021
4 Ways Open Floor Plans Increase Accessibility
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels It may come as something of a surprise to prospective home buyers and contractors, but the open floor plan was popularized as far back as the 1950s. The open floor plan boom took off during the 1990s, and that’s when it evolved into a new construction norm. By its very nature, the open...
Accessibility
New Construction
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Posted on 12/05/2021
4 Budget-friendly ways to upgrade living spaces for seniors
Home changes happen throughout the years. Whether they're for improving quality of life or peace of mind, these upgrades and renovations often cost a significant amount of money. And for those with a fixed income, living on a pension or receiving retirement/social security, it can make a hefty dent in the wallet. Here are a few ways to...
Bathroom
Bathroom
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Posted on 11/28/2021
Why You Should Use a Property Manager
There are a lot of responsibilities, commitments and labor involved with being a landlord. Hiring a property manager to oversee and maintain your investment property for you provides you with more freedom and time. Plus, this shows an attentiveness to your tenants, which can appeal to prospective renters. Here are a few reasons to consider hiring a property...
Landlord
Property
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Posted on 11/21/2021
DIY: How to Create Your Own Surround Sound at Home
Home theaters provide homeowners with a chance to recreate a cinematic experience in the comfort of their own home. If you’re thinking of setting up part of your house as a home theater, you’ll need to pay close attention to sound quality. A surround sound system can provide the best experience that makes you feel as though you’re...
Diy
DIY
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Posted on 11/14/2021
Three Tips for Creating a Spacious Laundry Oasis
Image by Pixabay from Pexels What do you picture when someone says 'laundry'? Is it piles of dirty clothes, sock singles lost to some undisclosed dimension, a moldy smell and lost hours? Or is it shrugging on a warm shirt straight from the dryer, lemon scent and the zen of folding: a little pocket of peace and quiet...
Home Improvement
Laundry
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Posted on 12/02/2021
7727 Venice Lane, Severn, MD 21144 is now new to the market!
Don't miss out on this Luxury Spacious townhome with an Open Floorplan, built by D. R. Horton, in the sought after Severn Meadows community! This beautiful townhome offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms! Fully finished lower level is spacious enough for entertainment or a bonus room with a walk-in closet and a Full size bathroom! 3 Levels of Beauty includes a Spacious Owner's suite featuring an en-suite bathroom. Two additional nice size bedrooms with great closet space located on the Upper level of home. Great location and close to entertainment, shopping and dining! Minutes away from Fort Meade, NSA, and major commuter routes to Washington...
Real Estate
Severn
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