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Shorewest Shares: How to Stage Your Outdoors to Make the Right First Impression
A recent national study showed that staged homes sold on average in 13.8 days, while non-staged homes sold in 30.9 days. Staging your home is important, not only to get the right price, but to allow potential buyers to see …
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Shorewest’s Shares How to: Make My Home More Energy Efficient in the Summer
Before it gets too warm, it’s time to make sure your home is ready for the hot weather. Summer months can bring some of the highest energy costs of the year — with the highest demand for air conditioning. Keeping …
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How Do I Keep My Lawn Healthy Throughout the Summer?
“This is the time of year people are enjoying their outdoor spaces the most, so it’s necessary these areas are in tip-top shape,” says Harold Enger, Certified Turfgrass Professional and Certified Ornamental Landscape Professional. “Keeping lawns healthy now will also …
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Ask an Agent: How do I get my home ready for summer?
Now that the temperature’s rising, it’s time to get your home ready to enjoy the warm weather. But before you crank up the air conditioning and turn on the sprinklers, make sure you inspect your house. 1. Tune up your …
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Shorewest Round-up: Home-Centric Mother’s Day Ideas
From the Mother Nature Network, gifts for the gardening mom to help her indulge her green thumb. Lowes features some of their best products for moms on their Mother’s Day Inspiration Pinterest board, as well as some creative projects. Modern …
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Small Changes, Big Impact – Help Sell Your Home Faster
What are some of the most inexpensive ways to help your home sell faster? Follow these great tips to improve your home’s appeal and show impact! Replace your switch covers. For as little as 50 cents per cover, it’s a …
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Small Storage Solution for Every Space in Your Home
Suffering from a lack of space in your home? No matter which room, these space-saving techniques will help maximize room throughout your house. Bedroom Sometimes it feels like a squeeze to put in two bedside tables in a smaller bedroom. …
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Splurge or Save: Easy Ways to Update Your Kitchen
Cabinets Splurge: Refacing (adding new cabinet fronts and doors) can help dress up your cabinets if the layout already works in your kitchen. Save: Repaint dark, dated wood with bright, fresh paint to open up your space. (Bonus) Save: Consider …
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Shorewest’s Fireplace Safety Tips Keep You Toasty This Winter
With the wind chill and temperatures getting lower and lower, now is the perfect time to cozy up to a warm fireplace. Fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of home-heating fires, so follow these simple tips to keep you …
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How to Entertain This Holiday Season in Your Snug Space
You might be hosting Thanksgiving or another holiday gathering soon and are worried about your smaller home accommodating friends and family. Here are some great tips to help organize your space so you spend your time enjoying your loved ones, …
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