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Posted on 12/12/2021

5 Great Ways to Show Off Your Air Plants

Since air plants do not need any soil to grow and thrive, the sky is the limit in how you can display them. You just have to fire up your imagination to find fun ways to put them on display around your household. Running low on ideas? Here’s five options to help get you dreaming of all the...

Air Plants

Decor

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Posted on 12/05/2021

How to Make Eggshell Fertilizer for Your Houseplants

We often use dried eggshells as fertilizer in outdoor gardens. Their extremely high calcium content makes them an excellent way to add extra nutrients to the soil. When properly prepared, eggshells can make for great indoor plant fertilizer as well. Here we’ll go over how to use this common food waste to nourish your houseplants in 5 steps....

Fertilizers

DIY

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Posted on 11/28/2021

6 Pivotal Questions to Ask Your Home Builder

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels If you're looking to build a custom home, you likely already know how many questions come with the territory. From the size of the home to the appliances to the amenities, the sheer number of details can be a little overwhelming. Yet this is why homeowners choose to buy new construction builds —...

Home Builders

Landscaping

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Posted on 11/21/2021

Who Are Motivated Sellers?

Motivated sellers are people who are trying to sell quickly and often at a much lower price. Many factors make motivated sellers a great option to work with both for investors and sellers’ agents. Here are some of the most common types of motivated sellers you’re likely to encounter in the real estate market. Owners of Distressed Property...

Home Selling

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Posted on 11/14/2021

3 Tips for Growing Indoor Herbs

Are you a culinary adventurer? If so, you know how much fun it can be to experiment with herbs in your soups, sauces and casseroles. Better, it’s easy enough to step that flavor up by using fresh herbs picked straight from the garden. Many culinary herbs are easy to grow on a windowsill, and they’re only an arm’s...

Herbs

Indoor Garden

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Posted on 11/07/2021

3 Ways to Reduce Your Reliance on Municipal Resources

According to data generated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average monthly electric bill increased from to $115 monthly even though usage has steadily declined during the last 10 years. The hard data compiled in 2019 shows that some states enjoy monthly utility bills as low as $76 while others suffer costs as high as $168....

Home Improvement

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Posted on 10/31/2021

Property: Zoning Reminders for Fencing and Outbuildings

Property owners typically think of zoning regulations concerning building placement as a form of land use. In some ways, the idea of gaining permission to place or erect a structure limits how a property owner can use the parcel. But regulations concerning specific measurements between other elements take this notion a step further. Even when a type of...

ADU

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Posted on 10/24/2021

What Property Owners Need to Know About Prepping for a New Outbuilding

Outbuilding popularity exploded in recent years. Homeowners have latched on to innovative ways to utilize designs that now include front porches, lofts and solar-powered energy attached to roofs. Often resembling small houses, these buildings can be converted into large playhouses for children, workshops and a private escape. While pre-fabricated buildings allow homeowners a convenient alternative to spending leisure...

Construction

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Should House Flippers Act As General Contractors or Make Renovations Themselves?

Photo by Ivan Samkov from Pexels House flipping projects typically take between 45 and 90 days to complete. But when subcontractors have to put your renovations on the back burner, they might incline entrepreneurs serving as general contractors with the right skills to roll up their sleeves. Such scenarios beg whether fix-and-flip business owners are better off going...

Contractors

Flipping

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Posted on 12/14/2021

Another Property Sold - 6634 Vancouver Ln, Naples, FL 34104

Lovely 3 bedroom plus den home nestled in a mature neighborhood minutes from downtown Naples and Marco Island! This open concept home boasts a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops with views of the private backyard, walk in closets in the master and guest room offer plenty of storage space and a 2 car garage with room for a work place. Relax in the large covered lanai with vaulted ceilings and plenty of room for dining and relaxing! The private backyard is a gardeners oasis with fruit trees, small vegetable garden and plenty of room for a pool. Beyond the backyard is a common area with mature trees that draws...

Real Estate

Naples

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Posted on 11/25/2021

3211 25th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34117 is now new to the market!

Only 10 miles to World Famous 5th Avenue South and Naples Beaches. Did Someone Mention Privacy! This 3 Bedroom plus Den, 2.5 Bathroom 1887 Square Foot Home sits on 2.73 acres of land with an entrance gate. This house has a metal roof, huge kitchen, 2 car attached car port, over 600 sq ft 2 car detached garage, a 2 car carport x 1 car garage in the front of the property and a black top driveway. In addition, there is an Old Florida Style Back Porch that is screened in with a dry bar that offers a great place to relax and enjoy the wildlife. The Garage has 30 amp, and 50 amp hook-ups for your RV. There is also a sewer hook-up for the RV...

Real Estate

Naples

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Posted on 11/15/2021

Another Property Sold - 917 Belville Blvd, Naples, FL 34104

This coveted lakefront pool and spa home has it all! Bright with an open floor plan, this distinctive home is adorned with charming architectural detail and is flooded with natural light. Community offers mature landscaping and sidewalk-lined streets. Low HOA fees at only $535/year! This home boasts consistent tile flooring throughout, plantation shutters, LP gas, new roof 2017, newer A/C and tankless water heater. The chef’s kitchen has ample storage with 2 pantries. You’ll enjoy gas cooking on your Viking stove and the breakfast nook with a seamless bow window offers an unobstructed long view of the sparkling lake and pool area. The...

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