Inside Realty's Blog : 2015

12/31/2015

Save Big While Boosting Home Value

How to Choose Stock Cabinets for Your Kitchen

Buying stock cabinets for your kitchen remodel can definitely save you money. Here are some tips to help you make the right buying decision. Read

Budget Kitchen Remodeling: 5 Money-Saving Steps

Can’t afford an entire kitchen remodel in one fell swoop? You can complete the work in 5 budget-saving stages (and still cook dinner during the down time). Read

7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You

Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Read

7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare. Read

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11/23/2015

Is Your Home Winter Ready?

Forgot to Winterize Your Pipes? What to Do Now to Avoid Burst Pipes

Learn how to prevent your pipes from freezing, even if you think they may already have started to freeze. Read
Time to Shut Off Your Outdoor Spigots (Again)

Now that winter has returned, protect your home from burst pipes and other cold-weather threats. Read
Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide -- Midwest

If you live in the Midwest, here are maintenance jobs you should complete every fall and winter to prevent costly repairs and keep your home in peak condition. Read

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10/31/2015

Fall Maintenance Checklist

How to Replace Weather Stripping

When weather stripping on doors and windows gets worn out, cold air comes sneaking in. Here’s how to replace weather stripping and stop air leaks. Read

Fall Maintenance Checklist

You’ll be ready for winter’s worst and head off expensive repairs when you complete this checklist of 10 essential fall maintenance tasks. Read

How to Clean Up Your Garden for Fall & Winter

Tidy your garden for fall and winter before the first frost to keep it comely even after the growing ends. Read

4 Leaf Removal Tools that Clear Yards of Fall Debris

Just for fun, take an inventory of all the leaf removal tools cluttering your garage. Read

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9/27/2015

Pets and Your Home

How to Stop Your Dog From Digging In Your Yard

Don’t let your dog wreck your yard by digging up your lawn. Here are 5 foolproof ways to stop doggie destruction. Read

Allergies at Home

If you have allergies at home, you’re hosting allergens with specific needs. If those pollutants could write classified ads, here’s what they’d want. Read

Tips on Using Salt to Melt Ice Safely Around Your Home

We all know salt melts ice, but some deicers can be harmful to pets, plants, and our water supply. Here are some tips on choosing deicers. Read

Pet Odor Can Chase Away Buyers

Don’t let pet odors derail your home sale. Read

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9/14/2015

Organization is the Key to Success

How to Organize Your Refrigerator

Leftovers gobbling up space in your refrigerator? Here are some tips for keeping things organized, efficient, and tasty. Read

Garage Organization Ideas for Under $50

If clutter trumps cars in your garage, get organized (and make room for your vehicles) with these smart garage storage solutions, each costing less than $50. Read

Small Home Storage: Maximize Your Storage Space

Your small home has more storage space than you think. For relatively little money but a lot of common sense and ingenuity, there’s space to be found. Read

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8/28/2015

Speeding Up Your Summer Sale

Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale

An inviting open house can put your home on buyers’ short lists. Read

6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price

While you’d like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Read

7 Tips for Staging Your Home

Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process. Read

6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read

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7/29/2015

How to Keep Your House Cool Without AC

How to Keep Your House Cool Without AC

Want summer comfort but hate the AC? Follow these tips, and you’ll keep your house cool without frosty air conditioning. Read
Which Way Should Your Ceiling Fan Turn in Summer? The Cool Way!

Make sure your ceiling fans rotate in the correct direction to cool you in summer. Read
Think Your AC Won't Make it Through the Summer? We've Got the Fixes

Is your AC making ominous noises? Maybe it sounds fine but isn’t cooling. Here’s a list of common air conditioning warning signs and their likely causes and fixes. Read
Quick Ways to Make Some Shade, But Don’t Forget: Trees Are Best

If you prefer a drier cool, as opposed to the misters we mentioned yesterday, read on to find some quick ways to make some shade. Plus, get some tips on getting shade with some quick-growing trees. Read

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7/15/2015

Loving the Outdoors this Summer!

Your Guide to Choosing Patio Stones

With so many patio stones on the market, it can be hard to choose. So we’ve done the research to help you make the right choice for your home. Read
5 Deck Makeover Projects Under $300

Want to upgrade your deck but watching your budget? Here are 5 easy deck makeover ideas, many well under $300. Read
Patio Shade Ideas Under $300

Not all shady deals are bad. These patio shade projects are each under $300. Read
Extend the Outdoor Living Season

Make an outdoor living area comfy long after the sun sets or the leaves turn with outdoor lighting, a patio heater, and a glowing firepit or portable fireplace. Read

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7/01/2015

Before You Buy...

4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that homeownership will fit in your budget. Read
How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Read
7 Tips for Improving Your Credit

Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible. Read
7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home

By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home. Read

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