When we first moved to the country, I had zero experience with septic systems. Zero. We had always lived “in town”. So, while I knew it wasn’t an outhouse, I had no idea what to expect. But, septic tanks and septic systems are a reality of country living and I now know a whole lot more about them than I…
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Sex appeal – you either have it or you don’t, or so the saying goes. But, what about curb appeal? For your home. (Not you, cuz’ that’s a whole different kind of post!) If your home needs some oomph, try some of these ideas. Curb appeal is super important if you’re trying to sell your home. Buyers will often drive…
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Many areas of the country are experiencing housing shortages. Not only are there fewer homes for sale, but those that are for sale, are often financially out of reach. Some homeowners are even turning to garage conversions in order to add more area to a home, or to create a separate apartment or living space. If you’re thinking about converting…
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My last three posts have dealt with the discovery of mold in our home’s attic. This is the final post in this series, and discusses the mold remediation process. You can read the individual posts, or I can channel Inigo Montoya and say, “Let me sum up.” We had a roof leak. The roofing contractor discovered frost on the underside of…
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Once upon a time, there was a roof leak. And, as usually happens with home repairs, that one little problem led to the discovery of a bigger problem, which led to the discovery of an even bigger problem. A big scary kind of problem. Ironically, the initial roof leak had very little to do with any of the subsequent problems….
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