15 Jun 2023
By 24hr Mortgage

The Most Common Dangerous Home Issues

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The most important reason to check for dangerous home issues is to ensure the safety of you and your family. Leaving home issues unchecked can cause significant damage to your property and if you're planning to sell your home in the future, it's important to ensure that it's free of dangerous issues that could affect its value. Here’s What to Look For: Electrical problems: Faulty electrical systems, exposed wires, and outdated circuits can pose a serious risk of electrical fires, electrical shock, and electrocution. Mold: Mold is a type of fungus that grows in damp, warm environments and can cause…
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04 Apr 2023
By 24hr Mortgage

Tired of Waiting for Summer? 3 DIY Projects That Will Keep You Busy Until the Weather Warms Up

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Do you find yourself staring out the window, longing for an early sunrise, hot days and late evenings? With spring just around the corner, it might feel like summer is a lifetime away. However, the good news is that you can be productive around the home while you wait for summer to arrive. Let's take a quick look at three easy do-it-yourself projects that will keep you busy until the summer sun is shining. Add A Splash Of Spring-y Color As long as you are willing to do the prep work, painting is one of the most straightforward home improvement…
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03 Jan 2023
By 24hr Mortgage

Creative Holiday Storage Solutions

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Every holiday season when you get out the decorations, there always seems to be a period of organization where you need to untangle lights, sort out the broken ornaments and just get all of the trimmings in order. Next year, skip the hassle of sifting through everything. The year-to-year holiday storage strategies below will help make next December's decorating easy. Hide Paper Up High Utilize a space that is always vacant — the ceiling of your closet. Attach two strings of wire from the front wall above your closet door to the back wall. Make them parallel to each other…
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23 Nov 2022
By 24hr Mortgage

Five Unique Renovations That Can Make Small Living Spaces Feel Bigger

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Just because you live in a small space doesn't mean your home needs to feel cramped. There are several renovations that are popular among interior designers to make a space feel larger. Incorporate them into your own home to give it a more open, spacious feel. 1. Crystal Clear Glass is an absolutely phenomenal way to make a small space feel larger as it removes visual barriers to show off additional square footage, making it seem as though it's part of the room. Whether you choose a glass railing for a staircases or room divider or incorporate a glass shower…
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30 Sep 2022
By 24hr Mortgage

DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused

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If you're a parent of school-aged children, you've likely been concerned with their study habits at some point. Sitting down in front of the television or at the dinner table to crack open the books is going to be less efficient than doing so in a quieter, more productive work space. Let's explore how to create a study space that will help keep your children focused and on task. Ask The Kids What They Need To Be Productive Before you get to work on creating a new studying space, it's a good idea to have a chat with those will…
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25 Aug 2022
By 24hr Mortgage

Winter’s Coming: Learn How to Prepare Your Plants, Trees and Other Landscaping

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From the approaching holiday season to the New Year, there are a lot of things to prepare for when it comes to the winter. It's important, though, not to forget about the needs of your lawn for the upcoming cold season. If you're wondering how to ready your trees, your plants and your yard, here are some tips for saving your vegetation until the springtime. Fertilize For Grass Growth It might seem like a waste of time to fertilize your grass going into the winter months, but this is actually the perfect time to prep it for spring. As fertilizer…
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