Taking Care of Your Home
HomeTeam Pest Defense
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0fIKP11BgI HomeTeam Pest Defense provides pest control and extermination services in Charlotte and the surrounding area of North Carolina. HomeTeam is the nation’s 3rd largest residential pest control company and offers innovative pest management solutions such as the Taexx in-wall system to keep pests out of your home. HomeTeam Pest Defense is also the…
Read MoreLandscaping 101
Landscaping is the first thing people will notice when walking up to your home. Landscaping can either enhance the curb appeal of your home, or it can hurt the curb appeal of your home. Here are a few landscaping guidelines that can help boost your curb appeal and help keep your home from being…
Read More5 Outdoor kitchen trends for 2017
Outdoor living spaces have evolved dramatically in the past decade. The backyard grill has transformed to an outdoor kitchen, complete with everything you need to prepare, serve, and clean up after full-course meals. Thinking of updating your al fresco culinary space? Here are the latest outdoor kitchen trends for 2017. Expand the function. A kitchen…
Read MoreBuilding an Eco-Friendly Home
Now-a-days everyone is trying to build a more Eco-friendly home. From the positioning of your home on your lot to the lighting and materials used in your home, there are several things to keep in mind when building an Eco-friendly home. Our friends at Donald A. Gardner Architects designed a great interactive tool that…
Read MoreMost commonly overlooked home maintenance chores
Owning a home comes with lots of responsibilities. In addition to paying the bills, you also need to keep up with the upkeep. There are some basic, routine maintenance chores that will increase your peace of mind while also decreasing the repair bills that come with neglect. Here are the most commonly overlooked home maintenance…
Read MoreWays to Cut Energy Costs this Year
Improving the energy efficiency of your home not only improves your budget, but it can also reduce any negative effects that your home might have on the environment. When you buy one of our homes, you are purchasing an ENERGY STAR certified home. This means you are already going to be saving money, and your…
Read MoreTips on getting your home ready to sell
When selling your home, you want to always make sure you put your best foot forward. You get only one chance to make the best possible first impression, so making sure your home is in tip-top condition is very important. Here are some areas of your home that you will want to address before putting…
Read More10 ideas for a pet-friendly home
Your pet is part of your family, so make sure your furry friends feel like they’re also part of your home. Here are 10 ideas for pet-friendly home. Remove temptation. Dogs and cats have a powerful sense of smell, so they’re drawn to fragrant items and places, which could include your garbage, pantry, and countertops.…
Read MoreTips for choosing a mover
Moving to a new home is exciting. However, packing up your home and making the move can be stressful. You can make your life much easier by knowing how to choose a moving company that is reliable and affordable. Here are some useful tips for choosing a mover that will safely transport your belongings to…
Read MoreWhat to keep or toss when downsizing
Having to decide what items to keep for your new home, and what needs to be tossed can be a tough task. While the inner hoarder in all of us is telling you to keep that stack of papers that you haven’t looked at in over 10 years, your more realistic side is telling you…
Read MoreSelling Your Home to the Millennial Homebuyer
There’s a new generation of homebuyers out there, and they are distinctly different than those who came before them. Millennials—a total of about 80 million people born between 1980 and 2000—constitute about 35 percent of today’s homebuyers, according to a 2016 National Association of Realtors study. Although many of them have school loan and credit…
Read MoreTake your spring cleaning outside: Exterior maintenance checklist
Spring cleaning is not just an indoor sport. The outside of your home needs some sprucing up this time of year, too. Follow this exterior maintenance checklist and take your spring cleaning outside. Wash the walls. You might be surprised at how much dirt has built on your home’s exterior walls. Use a pressure washer…
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