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Maintenance

Just like your car needs regular oil changes, your home needs some TLC to keep it running efficiently and smoothly…

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11 Homeowner New Year’s Resolutions That’ll Actually Make a Difference in 2026

Try something new in 2026 and give your home some love with these simple Homeowner New Year’s resolutions that you will stick to!

December 12, 2021November 7, 2025
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8 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays

Keep your home safe during the holiday season as you gather with family and friends to embrace the holiday season with these 8 safety tips.  

November 22, 2021October 4, 2025
Tips to help you choose the right visible house numbers that are both functional AND decorative
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10 Eye-Catching Ways for Ultra-Visible House Numbers

Here’s 8 tips to increase your home’s safety and curb appeal with visible house numbers that are both decorative AND functional.

October 28, 2021February 20, 2026
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Categories Maintenance, Moving Guide

How to Set Up a Home Maintenance Plan for a New House [4 Steps]

Congrats on the new house! Protect that investment with this 4-step strategy to create a home maintenance plan for a new house that will identify, prioritize, and budget your to-do list so that you can create a happy and comfy home ASAP!

October 18, 2021November 20, 2025
You love your home. Keep it running smoothly and efficiently through the harsh winters with these 12 tips to prep your home's exterior for the fall. #fallmaintenance #homeowner
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Prep Your Home’s Exterior for Fall: 13 Tips for Cold Weather

Autumn means spiked apple cider – Yeah! It also means falling leaves and clogged gutters – Boo!! Here’s 12 tips to prep your home’s exterior for fall.

September 24, 2021December 11, 2025
Before you buy that charming old house, find out the 7 environmental dangers in old houses to protect you and your family
Categories Maintenance, Old Houses

7 Environmental Dangers in Old Houses

Own or thinking about owning an old house? Make sure you know these environmental dangers in old houses to protect yourself and family

August 24, 2021December 10, 2025
How to Create a Homeowner Journal and Binder #homemanagement #homebinder
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How to Easily Create a Homeowner Journal

Homeownership comes with a lot of responsibility – and paperwork! Learn how to create a homeowner journal and get organized.

August 11, 2021November 7, 2025
Unsure if its time to replace your appliances? Use this customizable Replacement Appliance Cost Calculator (download in Google Sheets and Excel) to determine 1. if your appliances have exceeded their lifespan and 2. how to set a budget to replace #appliances #homebudget #newappliances #homeowner
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Budgeting Tool for New Appliances – Replacement Appliance Cost Calculator

Unsure if its time to replace old appliances? Or what to budget? Use this free customizable Replacement Appliance Cost Calculator [Google Sheets or Excel]

May 22, 2021October 4, 2025
How to determine age of major appliance. 4 Ways to find the manufacture date of appliances
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5 Ways to Determine Age of Major Appliances

It’s important to know the age of major appliances in your current or soon-to-be home to avoid surprises. Here’s 4 easy ways to find the manufacture date of your appliances.

May 19, 2021October 4, 2025
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Comprehensive Family and Home Emergency Binders: What, How & Why

Plan now and ease the effects on your family from an emergency or unexpected loss with this comprehensive family and home binder.

January 2, 2021October 4, 2025

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