Choosing a paint color can be such a tough choice sometimes! Here are some tips to choose between the seemingly endless options: Do you have any other tips to add? 1. The easiest, most straightforward way to choose a paint color is to go with the color you naturally love. Since you already love that color, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll love seeing it in your home too. 2. Turn to Pinterest Continue Reading
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Home Improvement and Home Value: The Best Projects
HOME IMPROVEMENT AND HOME VALUE: THE BEST PROJECTS Thinking about selling your home? If not right now, maybe you're thinking about the future. Either way, you're probably thinking about the many ways you could raise your home's value, right? There are plenty of home improvement projects you can start that will boost your homes value. Beware, however. There are some improvements that don't have Continue Reading
Yard Maintenance Know-Hows: Have A “Fall Back” Plan to Spring Ahead Next Season
YARD MAINTENANCE KNOW-HOWS: HAVE A "FALL BACK" PLAN TO SPRING AHEAD NEXT SEASON Previously, we told you how to put some spring in your garden's step. We also told you about the best plants to grow in our valley. Now that fall is here and winter is quickly approaching, you're probably thinking it's about time to call it quits with the yard work. However, it's time to start preparing your yard to Continue Reading
Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance: What’s The Difference?
HOME WARRANTY VS. HOME INSURANCE: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE Earlier this month, we posted a blog with an infographic about homeowners insurance. Often times, people tend to use the terms " home insurance" and " home warranty" interchangeably. Both fortunately and unfortunately, these items are not the same thing. Home insurance covers the home structure and belongings. Home warranties Continue Reading
Homeowners Insurance: What You Absolutely Need To Know
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE: WHAT YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO KNOW If you've ever bought a home and used a loan, chances are you were told to order homeowners insurance, or home insurance. Home insurance is a policy that can help protect you from certain damages to your home, including theft. There are some things you should know, however, before you shop around for a policy or shop against one you already Continue Reading
Getting A Home Appraisal: What You Need to Know
GETTING A HOME APPRAISAL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Have you ever watched "Antiques Roadshow?" If you haven't, it's a show on public television where people bring items down to the Roadshow. People who value art, furniture, and other items are there. These people take a look at the items brought in, and give that item a value of what it's worth: an appraisal. Home appraisals work in a Continue Reading
First-Time Homebuyers: What You Should Know Before You Buy
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY Buying a home is a big decision for anyone. For first-time homebuyers, it's especially daunting. They may not know the process in its entirety and they could get overwhelmed. They aren't the only ones going through it, however. Many people went through it at one time or another. Luckily, someone thought to be helpful and compile some Continue Reading
Home Listing Preparation Checklist: A Helpful Guide
HOME LISTING PREPARATION CHECKLIST: A HELPFUL GUIDE Last month, we shared a great infographic about what paperwork home buyers should have ready at what stage of the process. What happens, however, when you're getting ready to list? Listing can be very stressful, and it's easy to overlook a task you should be doing. Don't rely on your memory any longer! Instead, check out this ultimate listing Continue Reading
Las Vegas Gardens: What Are the Best Plants to Grow?
LAS VEGAS GARDENS: WHAT ARE THE BEST PLANTS TO GROW? If you read our last blog post, then your garden should be more than ready for plants! Living in a subtropical desert climate like we do here in Las Vegas, it can be hard to figure out what to plant. However, there are several guides that have been published in print and online. One in particular, DavesGarden.com, tells you all the plants that Continue Reading
Help Your Garden “Spring” To Life This Year!
HELP YOUR GARDEN "SPRING" TO LIFE THIS YEAR! Spring has sprung once again, and that means it's the perfect time to start working on your garden if you haven't already. If you're about to get your green thumbs going once again, check out these helpful tips courtesy of MarthaStewart.com! 1. Survey the Yard Make note of tree limbs that should be removed or cabled, especially those that overhang Continue Reading
