Year: 2014
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How to Talk to Your Child About Relocating
Read more: How to Talk to Your Child About RelocatingWhether you’re moving across town or across the country, relocating to a new area comes with its challenges. For children, who often have little or no say in the decision, it can be a difficult transition. As a parent, you’re in a unique position to help shape your child’s outlook on moving. Downplay the negative…
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Things to Know About Homebuyers Insurance
Read more: Things to Know About Homebuyers InsuranceWith the purchase of your new home, it’s wise and often even mandatory to protect such a large investment with different types of insurance policies. Read on for our quick guide to the main types of insurance policies you might encounter and why you may need to purchase them. HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE Homeowners insurance is designed…
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Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 4: Home Office and Laundry Room
Read more: Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 4: Home Office and Laundry RoomYou’re in the home stretch! Use these checklists to help you finish up your spring cleaning. Did you miss the earlier parts of our series? Get checklists for spring cleaning kitchens and mudrooms, common areas and bathrooms, and bedrooms and kid clutter! Home office Declutter the desk. If you have a buildup of paperwork, set…
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Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 3: Bedrooms and Kid Clutter
Read more: Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 3: Bedrooms and Kid ClutterIt’s tempting to let spring cleaning stall out once you get to the more personal parts of the home, like bedrooms and playrooms. Keep your momentum with these checklists! Did you miss the earlier parts of our series? Get checklists for spring cleaning kitchens and mudrooms, and common areas and bathrooms. Bedrooms Open the windows…
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Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 2: Common Areas and Bathrooms
Read more: Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 2: Common Areas and Bathrooms‘Tis the season for a clean sweep! Tackle your spring cleaning chores with our series of handy checklists. Did you miss Part 1 (kitchens and mudrooms)? It’s here! » Common areas (living room, great room, media room, dining room, etc.) Open the windows to let fresh air in and cleaning fumes out. Set aside a box,…
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Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 1: Kitchens and Mudrooms
Read more: Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 1: Kitchens and MudroomsSpring cleaning can seem like an overwhelming task. Use our series of room-by-room checklists to help you plan and track your progress! Kitchen Open the windows to let fresh air in and cleaning fumes out. Declutter. Clean and store (or get rid of) any kitchen gadgets or cookware you don’t use regularly. Check water bottles,…
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When to Put Your Home on the Market
Read more: When to Put Your Home on the MarketIs it the best time to sell your home? Not sure if it’s the right time? There are pros and cons to selling your home and moving during every season of the year. Here’s a quick look at what you can expect throughout the year. SPRING Pros: Spring is selling season in the housing industry.…