Fall Fireplace Safety Tips
Family gatherings near the fireplace during the fall are a cherished memory for many homeowners. Fireplaces serve as a functional and...
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northcentrallakes
- Sep 13
- 2 min
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
1. Replace batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. 2. Check your chimney for soot and blockages....
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northcentrallakes
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Preparing your home for severe summer weather
Mother Nature’s wicked rages can take a toll on your home, from flooding to tornados. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
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NAHB
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Biggest Expenditures for New Home Buyers
NAHB analysis of Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that during the first year after...
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NAHB
- May 26
- 1 min
New Single-Family Home Size Trends
An expected impact of the virus crisis is a need for more residential space, as people use homes for more purposes including work....
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NAHB
- Apr 25
- 2 min
300,000 Home Improvement DIYers Went to the ER in 2020
A new report finds homeowner's risk for injury during DIY projects. One (more) reason to leave remodeling projects to the pros? The risk...
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NAHB
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Maintenance Tips for First-Time Home Owners
As a first-time home owner, you now have a place to call your own. Routine home maintenance will help you enjoy your new home for years...
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NAHB
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Top 5 Things to Do After You Move into a New Home
After you’ve got your new home keys in your hand, it’s time to start your next chapter. Finding or hiring movers is likely at the top of...
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7 renovations that can impact your home insurance
American homeowners spend over $400 billion each year on DIY projects, renovations and home repairs. Homeowners may be updating their...
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NAHB
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Surfacing Beyond Countertops: Insight into the Movement of Slabs Galore
An insider reveals what’s propelling the use of surfaces in atypical ways MASSIMO BALLUCCHI | February 28, 2022 For decades we associated...
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NAHB
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Top 10 Home Features Most Wanted by First-Time Buyers
The recent NAHB study, What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 Edition, asked first-time buyers to rate more than 200 home and community...
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northcentrallakes
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Baby Boomer's Guide to Empty Nesting
A large number of baby boomers are reaching the point where their children have grown up and moved out of the house. Though the...
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NAHB
- Mar 7
- 2 min
How Much Is "Green" Worth to You?
If you could save $1,000 each year on your total utility costs, how much more would you be willing to pay up front to purchase your next...
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NAHB
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Top Reasons Why Your Child Should Consider a Career in Construction
The residential construction industry is filled with talented and creative individuals who build homes that strengthen communities. Not...
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NAHB
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Expanding the Kitchen Triangle
from ProRemodeler, NAHB As kitchens have evolved into bigger rooms with more activities, the original work triangle is joined by zones...
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NAHB
- Feb 17
- 5 min
Better Kitchen Lighting in 3 steps
from ProRemodeler, NAHB Most U.S. kitchens are woefully underlit, and this kitchen in Maryland was no exception. The owner, Joanne, knew...
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NAHB
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Key Features to Creating a Healthy Home
Market studies show consumer interest in healthier homes and communities has been increasing for several years, as consumers make the...
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NAHB
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Things to Consider Before Constructing Your Own Home
A place to call a home of your own is the foundation of the American Dream. With so many online video tutorials and in today’s...
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NAHB
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Top Five Questions to Ask Your Remodeler
A home remodel can add value and comfort to your home. Once you’ve committed to modernizing your home, the first step is to find a...
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NAHB
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Low-Cost Energy Saving Solutions for Your Home
With prices going up on goods and services across the board, you might be looking for ways to lower your household expenses. Now is a...
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