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Liven Up Your Home . . . with Houseplants!
Plants are essential to the human way of life. We produce carbon dioxide, a poisonous gas which the plants take and convert into the oxygen that we need to breathe. Pretty important. And they're beautiful, so why not decorate your Logan County home with a splash of life.
Strategically Place Plants to Maximize their Aesthetic Functionality
Kitchen. Herb gardens are functional while cooking, as well as pleasing to the eye—and perfect for apartment living where space is limited and major decorating may not be allowed. Also consider low-maintenance plants which are vine-like or create long tails as beautiful additions to upper alcoves (if you're willing to climb up and water t...
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5 Repairs You May Encounter in the First Year of Home Ownership
It's a well-known fact that with homeownership comes home repairs. It doesn't matter if the house is new or if it's a property that has been in the family for generations, Life happens and things break. Professionals can always be called in to do the repairs, at a cost to your monthly budget, so it's best to save them for the really big break downs, like busted water heaters, roof replacements, or new HVAC systems. The common things that crop up can be handled on your own with a standard toolbox and maybe a run . . . or two, to your nearest home improvement store.
1. Leaky faucets, running toilets
Per the EPA, ten percent of US homes have leaks which are wasting more than 10,000 gallons of water...
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Smartphone Apps to Make your Move Easier!
You've scoured the house listings for weeks and walked lots of miles with your realtor checking every property that piqued your interest. It hasn't been in vain. Congratulations on choosing your new Logan County home! Now it's time to prepare for the move to get you there. Once upon a time this was an extremely daunting task, but with the advent of technology, guess what? There's an app for that!
Home Inventory Photo App
This one is great for many reasons. If you're feeling anxious to get started, then this will let you begin organizing your belongings. Not only can you document how you have everything laid out (in case you don't want to create a new arrangement in the new space), but by snappi...
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The Homebuyer’s Guide to Getting a Mortgage
Making the decision to buy a home in Central Ohio doesn't have to be daunting or intimidating. With a little understanding of how the mortgage process works, you'll be a proud bellefontaine homeowner in no time.
A pre-check of your finances is highly suggested to give you a starting point. Knowing what you can realistically afford, even in the case of a financial emergency, can save you heartache down the road. You don't want to bite off a mortgage that is bigger than you can chew. Knowing your limits will also narrow your property searches down and help you stay on target. Online calculators are available to help you determine affordability:
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Don’t Forget to Tackle Your Summer Checklist
All good things must come to an end—at least for a short time. The summer holidays have been just what Indian Lake area residents needed to recharge their batteries, but now it's time to pack up summer and look toward the oncoming Fall. School and work routines await, but they don't have to be stressful. With a few end-of-summer DOs, you won't have to deal with beginning-of-fall DON'Ts.
August is a popular time for getting in those last minute travel opportunities, and burglars know this. If you're going to take advantage of a week away, be sure to take extra security measures so that you don't return home to the logistics nightmare of dealing with a break-in. (SEE our earlier post: Keeping Your Home Safe While Y...