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We help people buy houses so they can create a home. Here we share more than mortgage finance tips (although we do that too); we aim to help you make your house a home through DIY projects, pet care, hosting tips, yard maintenance and much more!

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Sitting under my gazebo on the first warm, spring day in our semi-new home (we closed last fall, so this is our first spring in...


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Tags: Green Living, Green Thumb, Go Green,

Being a fan of natural fibers often means your closet doubles as a pantry for moths. If you’ve never pulled your favorite...


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Tags: closet, eco, pests,

By Morgan Saylor On November 30, 2016

Buyer Turn-Offs

Selling your home in the next year? Now is the time to prepare your home for selling in the upcoming spring.


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Tags: Home Buyer, Staging, Roofing,

By Morgan Saylor On October 31, 2016

Bats, Rats & Spiders

Have bats, rats, or spiders taking up residence in your house? You might feel like you’ve stepped into a real life horror movie....


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Tags: Home Maintenance, tips, how-to,

There are a few ways to combat pests naturally, without sacrificing the plants you’ve worked so lovingly to nurture and grow!...


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Tags: Green Living, Gardening, Garden,

By Morgan Saylor On June 14, 2016

Critters & Chaos

Who doesn’t dream about having a lush yard filled with vegetation for rabbits, fawns, and all manner of furry, Snow White-esque...


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Tags: Garden, Plants, yard,