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Sept. 21, 2023

Preparing Your Home for Fall: Essential Tips and Tricks

Preparing Your Home For Fall_Laurel Jonas blog

Preparing Your Home for Fall: Essential Tips and Tricks

 

As the leaves begin to change colors and the temperature starts to drop, it's time to prepare your home for the upcoming fall season. Whether you're a homeowner looking to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere or a ...

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Sept. 7, 2023

The Importance of Roof Maintenance: Tips for Homeowners

The Importance of Roof Maintenance_Laurel Jonas Blog

The roof is one of the most critical components of a home, providing protection from the elements and maintaining structural integrity. Regular roof maintenance is essential to prolong its lifespan and prevent costly repairs. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of roof maintenance and provide helpful tips ...

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July 21, 2023

Upgrade Your Dining Room Decor with Simple Elegance

Upgrade Your Dining Room With Simple Elegance_Laurel Jonas Blog

For many of us, the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life means our houses see more chaos and traffic than a rush-hour train station. The idea of an oft-used space like the dining room looking buttoned-up with sophisticated decor is almost laughable.

 

But lately we’ve noticed a return to ...

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July 13, 2023

Beautify Your Home With Crown Molding

Beautify your home with crown molding_Laurel Jonas blog

Installing crown and other types of molding is an easy upgrade that can give a classy, traditional look to your home and add to its value. A good miter saw, which can make cross-cuts at various angles, and some patience make this a feasible do-it-yourself project. Not up on your ...

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June 29, 2023

Pet Friendly Indoor Plants

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Cooler temperatures may have you missing greenery. If everything outside has prepared for winter, you can always bring your own green indoors! While there may be a list of plants you’ve been dying to get, you may want to scan your shopping list first if you have pets. Even if ...

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June 22, 2023

Twenty-Five Affordable Ways To Upgrade Your Home

Twenty Five Affordable ways to upgrade your home_Laurel Jonas Blog

 

1. Add some character and add texture to your walls with peel-and-stick wall panels.

 

2. Create a charming accent wall with peel-and-stick paper.

 

3. Upgrade your countertops to faux granite with a DIY paint kit instead of spending a fortune to replace it.

 

4. Reseal all ...

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June 15, 2023

How To Brighten Up A Dark Room

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Not every room is blessed with good natural light.. Sometimes when a window isn’t placed well, or isn’t there at all, it can be hard to work around, while other times, the window is in a great spot but is being blocked outside by trees or other plants. If ...

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June 8, 2023

Preparing your home for listing photos

Preparing your home for listing photos

Listing photos are the first chance many potential buyers get to be exposed to your home. This is why being prepared for listing photos and ensuring your home looks ready to sell is a key part in the home listing process. Here are some tips to prepare your home for ...

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Posted in Home Tips, Selling Tips
May 11, 2023

Best Indoors Trees For Your Home

Best indoor trees for your home

Artificial plants may never die, but having live plants in your home will make your home look and feel better. Nothing brings life into a home better than well-maintained greenery.  Most indoor trees are easy to take care of and only need adequate water and a spot where they ...

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May 4, 2023

When Do I Need a Building Permit for Home Improvements?

When Do I need a building permit for home improvement_Laurel Jonas Blog

When you choose to make improvements to your home, you probably think about design and decor options, paint colors, if the project will increase your property value, or if you’ll need to hire anyone to help you with the job. But there is another, extremely important consideration you need to ...

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