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5 Reasons Modern Design Is More Family-Friendly Than You Think

Of all the types of furniture styles out there, modern seems to be the most feared by people with children. Parents who have seen magazine spreads featuring white, spotless, expensive-looking furniture think of sticky hands and juice spills and assume that modern design simply can’t coexist with people under age 18. But here are some…

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Four Ways That Anyone Can Give Their Used Clothing Donations to Charity

Many homeowners clean out their closets each year or so, but what do those people do with that clothing once it’s no longer in use? Some people throw the items away, where they contribute to the 12 to 13 million tons of textiles that wind up in landfills each year. However, there is another way…

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The Best Deals For Foreign Nationals Looking to Buy American Property

If you are a foreign national, you may be wondering whether you will be able to get a home loan from mortgage lenders. The law is on the side of foreign nationals, who are legally allowed to own property within the United States, and to receive approval for foreign national mortgage loans. Not only that,…

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Don’t Let a Bed Bug Scam Bite You

Even though there are tons of retail products that claim to be “the most effective bed bug treatment available,” you need to hire the proper exterminators. These “professional bed bug treatment” products only kill the visible bugs, not the eggs and nests, like treating symptoms without curing the disease. Only a proper professional has the…

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Increase Your Flip’s Curb Appeal With These Three Cheap and Easy Tips

Any seasoned house flipper knows that one of the most important parts of a property flip is to increase the curb appeal. You can put the newest and most energy efficient appliances in the kitchen and the fanciest tile mosaic in the bathroom, but if people don’t want to come in they’ll never be seen…

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‘Storage Wars’ and the Popularity of Storage Unit Auctions in America

A storage facility may not seem like the setting for a successful television show, but that’s exactly the case. The popular AandE series Storage Wars has taken the country by storm, with millions of viewers tuning in each season to see people bid on self storage units at auction. But what are storage auctions? Under…

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Three Questions You Didn’t Know You Needed to Ask About Before Signing a Lease

An apartment lease agreement is a big commitment. Before you sign, there are some vital details you need to know. Here are a few of the most obligatory questions you have to ask before you rent an apartment. What’s the Guest Policy? If you thought college res life and your parents were the only ones…

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Four Common Misconceptions About Home Mortgages

Most people dream of owning a house. Having a home allows you to take care of your family and reprieves you financially. When you build or buy a home, it helps avoid the pressure that comes with meeting your monthly rent obligations. Being financially prepared makes it easier for you. When you are on a…

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Cleaning Hacks — TV Remote Control Version

The frustrating part about broken TV remote controls is that they’re usually broken due to something simple, like accidentally spilling a drink on one of them, or not realizing that dirt and dust particles have collected in the little spaces where the buttons are located. And then you see all of those articles that cite…

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Three Plants for a Low Maintenance Garden Design

IThere are a number of benefits to working with landscaping services. For example, with a well-planned landscape design, you can use and enjoy as much of your property as possible for entertaining, relaxing and living. Additionally, professional landscaping is a good investment: realtors and landscaping companies estimate that a properly-maintained lawn can add 5 to…