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Should I Try To Tackle Resurfacing My Pool On My Own?
The pool becomes a gathering place where your friends and family get together to enjoy the evenings. In fact, you have invested so much energy and...
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5 Reasons Why You Must have a Porch Swing
When you think of a porch swing, you would think of a nice decorative piece for your house. However, a lesser known fact is that these swings...
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Make Sure Both Your Building and Its Contents are Covered
by Tom Grant on Jan 22, 2013
Anyone that owns a property and has possessions that they want to protect should have suitable insurance to cover them against loss. A common mistake that is made is when a homeowner insures the building but fails to realize that their contents are not insured unless you request a policy that covers your building and the contents combined. Continue reading →
Extending Your Property Lease: Compelling Reasons
by Steve Gott on Jan 30, 2013
There are several compelling reasons to extend your property lease if you are eligible to do so. Although you may balk at the cost of a lease extension, in actuality, the price you pay to a solicitor to extend your property lease is ultimately a money saving move. You will be enhancing the value of your property, and you may no longer be obligated to pay ground rent. Continue reading →
Revealing Advantages of Part-Exchange in Home Purchases
by V Allison on Feb 24, 2013
If you hear of discussions taking place in pubs, workplaces, and kitchens all over the country, real estate is undoubtedly one among the hottest topics. As the housing market continues to slow down, one major aspect that is being conversed progressively more is the incentives or spurs presented by house developing firms to allure potential consumers. Continue reading →
Tips on How to Professionally Clean Your Home When Moving
by Annie Dodson on Mar 4, 2013
Moving can be very exciting probably because it avails that rare opportunity to start clean and fresh once again. However, many people forget a very important aspect of the entire moving process; cleaning their previous property before leaving. It's important that you prepare your previous home so that you can have a hassle-free changeover, devoid of any charges. If you're planning to vacate soon, leaf through the following typescript and learn a few tips on how to professionally clean your home when moving. Continue reading →
Preparing Your Home to be Sold
by Guest on Mar 14, 2013
Do you wish to make a good impression on those who want to take a look at your house before you sell it? Do you wish to get a top dollar while being able to sell your house fast? Then, you would need to plan how to decorate your home such that it becomes irresistible to those intending to buy your house. So, what should you do to make your house appealing to buyers? Continue reading →
Five Ways to Save Money on Office Space
by Guest on Mar 18, 2013
Starting a business of your own can be exciting, but you have to make sure you don’t go overboard with the spending. In the end, your goal is not just to start up, but also to sustain the organization for years to come. It is a well-known fact that the cost of running an office can be substantial if you don’t pay attention to the details. That is where this article comes in. While we can’t tell you how to earn profit in your business, we can provide some simple tips for you to follow in order to save money on your office space. After all, a penny saved is a penny earned. Consider co-working spaces or sharing the office space with another start-up business. You can even take a look at offices at BKC and inquire if any of the more established companies are willing to rent a room or two. While these ideas may seem bizarre, they work perfectly well and cost you a fraction of what you would be paying in rent for an office space, no matter how small. Shared workspaces is a developing ... Continue reading →
4 Quick Budgeting Tips for Saving for a House
by Guest on Mar 19, 2013
Buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in a person’s life, and is therefore also one of the most expensive and perhaps one of the most stressful. But, it does not have to be that way for most. All it takes to ease the stress and guarantee success if to plan ahead and to stick to the plan as best they can. There are many considerations that must first be made in order to purchase a house. Continue reading →
Get the Basics - Mortgage Questions 101
by Guest on Mar 21, 2013
A mortgage loan is a loan, with your house and land used as security; if you don’t pay back the loan, the lender forecloses on your home. The loan is secured by a lien (the "mortgage") against the property (your house and land). The lender doesn't own the house, you do. Continue reading →
10 Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund at Home
by Guest on Mar 21, 2013
Most people spend there Income tax refund on vacations and personal items. However investing your income tax check on home improvement can increase the value of your home as well as make it attractive. Check these tips to reward yourself for years to come. Continue reading →
Your First House may not be Your Dream House
by Alfred Smith on Apr 8, 2013
An article looking at how the purchase of your first house can be the start of discovering a new interest in home improvement and renovation. I remember when I walked into my first house the day I was given the keys and feeling like I had been given the wrong set. The house was in a much more shambolic state than I remembered from my viewing and with a mortgage approaching my eyeballs and no spare cash left in my bank account I will always remember that overwhelming feeling of the financial responsibility of my first house. Continue reading →
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