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Posted on 04/20/2025

House fires can happen at any time, no matter how careful you are with fire prevention. Having a home fire escape plan offers peace of mind and a way to make sure your household can get out of your home safely. Knowing how to create one of these plans should be part of your fire safety and prevention...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 04/13/2025

What is escrow? Understanding the basics

Escrow is an essential real estate term you’re sure to...

Real Estate

Escrow Account

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Posted on 04/06/2025

Building a Fence? Remember These Tips Before You Do

Installing a fence for privacy or purely aesthetic reasons improves the peaceful enjoyment of a property. Privacy-seeking property owners often erect six-foot stockade-style fences in their backyards. The classic white picket fence positioned in front yards sets the table for perennial gardens, flowering shrubs and provides eye-catching curb appeal. However, there are a few items many homeowners accidentally...

Fence

Home Improvement

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Posted on 03/30/2025

Add a DIY Shelf to Your Radiator

Radiator covers can be expensive and difficult to make. One of the major reasons decorating or hiding a radiator presents a problem for homeowners is not all radiators are the same dimensions. Luckily, creating a simple floating shelf is a great way to make your radiator attractive and functional no matter the size. Here's all the info you'll...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 03/23/2025

Emergency planning: How to create a safety plan for your household

Depending on where you live, you're likely to be at risk for some type of natural disaster. Hurricanes and tropical storms, snowstorms, ice storms, tornadoes, flash floods, earthquakes and wildfires are among the many natural disasters many homeowners have to face regularly. Having a natural disaster plan prepared can help you know what to do if this type...

Disaster Preparation

Emergency Planning

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Posted on 03/16/2025

3 Home sewing projects for beginners

If you’re a budding DIY enthusiast wanting to create...

Arts And Crafts

Curtains

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Posted on 03/09/2025

The Pros and Cons of Open Concept Homes

Open concept homes, also called open floor plans, have been a mainstay of home design for decades. There are many reasons this style of architecture is so popular, yet there are also some downsides. If you’re considering an open concept home, here are the major pros and cons to consider: Open Concept Pros Better Flow - With a...

Closed Concept

Floor Plan

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Posted on 03/02/2025

3 Telltale Signs Your Home Needs New Insulation

People who harbor a sneaking suspicion they're paying too much in heating and cooling expenses are often on to something. Under-insulated attics alone can reportedly increase utility bills by as much as 25 percent. If you identify any of the following telltale signs, consider new insulation. 1: Home Experiences Temperature Shifts Imagine sitting by an open window as...

Cold

Floor

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Posted on 02/23/2025

5 Simple weekend projects to improve your home

If you don't have time for a major home upgrade, consider...

Diy Projects

Home Projects

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Posted on 02/16/2025

Bermuda grass lawns: Growing guide

Bermuda grass is a popular type of grass for lawns in warm...

Bermuda Grass

Grass Care

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Posted on 03/02/2025

3160 NE 233rd Trail, Okeechobee, FL 34972 is now new to the market!

PineHaven Ranch, a custom 15,080 sq ft Estate on 40acres in the exclusive Pine Creek Sporting Club, offers unparalleled elegance in a premier private sporting and hunt preserve. The Estate boasts panoramic views of pristine Florida uplands. The compound provides grand entertainment spaces & intimate family areas. The 45x22' Trophy Room/Art Gallery has soaring 31-foot ceilings, hand-hewn Cypress beams, & breathtaking wood flooring throughout. The Master Retreat features a 2,445 sf suite with 6 rooms, 3 baths, a spa-like primary bath, walk-in closets, and a romantic double fireplace. Enjoy a True Chef's Kitchen, formal & informal...

Real Estate

Okeechobee

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Posted on 02/28/2025

3160 NE 233rd Trail, Okeechobee, FL 34972 now has a new price of $12,995,000!

PineHaven Ranch, a custom 15,000+sq ft Estate, on 40acres in the exclusive Pine Creek Sporting Club, offers unparalleled elegance in a premier private sporting and hunt preserve. The Estate boasts panoramic views of pristine Florida uplands. The compound provides grand entertainment spaces & intimate family areas. The 45x22' Trophy Room/Art Gallery has soaring 31-foot ceilings, hand-hewn Cypress beams, & breathtaking wood flooring throughout. The Master Retreat features a 2,445 sf suite with 6 rooms, 3 baths, a spa-like primary bath, walk-in closets, and a romantic double fireplace. Enjoy a True Chef's Kitchen, formal and informal...

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