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How to Use Redfin to Buy a Home

How to Use Redfin to Buy a Home

In today’s real estate market, having the right online resource is just as important as having the right agent. The number of homes for sale has been at historic lows, which means prospective home buyers have to stay connected and well informed to be competitive. So...

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Why Should I Buy a TV Box?

Why Should I Buy a TV Box?

Picture this! You go into an electronics store and purchase your dream flat screen TV. You know, the one you’ve been wanting to buy for months. You finally bring it home and set it up and toss the large cardboard box it came in. Flash forward a few months and you find...

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Making a Cleaning Schedule

Making a Cleaning Schedule

How many hours each weekend do you spend cleaning your home from top to bottom? Wouldn't you rather spend your time with friends and family, or catching up on your Netflix queue? No, this isn't an infomercial for a product that is going to “revolutionize your life.”...

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How to Create a DIY Music Event

How to Create a DIY Music Event

If you’re a young musician then you know how crucial it is to host a good show, and chances are you probably know how hard it is to find a truly great local show. That’s why we’re giving you the keys to the kingdom on this one. Remember that old Bugs Bunny saying “if...

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Keeping Your Cat Calm on Moving Day

Keeping Your Cat Calm on Moving Day

Cats and road trips don't often mesh well.  Unlike dogs--who gleefully leap into the car and enjoy sticking their head out the window and smile along the way--cats are leerier when it comes to getting in a small carrier and feeling the car drive over bumps or turns....

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Moving Into Your First House

Moving Into Your First House

Moving into your first house is a major milestone in your adult life; a momentous occasion that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. For many, owning a Forever Home is the ultimate goal in life. Whether you’re simply renting, buying temporarily...

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Driving: A Privilege and a Danger

Driving: A Privilege and a Danger

Did you know that car crashes are the leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds? It’s not gang rage, gun violence, teen suicide, or some horrific disease – it’s car crashes. That’s what’s killing our youth. In 2014 alone, over 32,000 Americans died in an...

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How to Get Your Security Deposit Back

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back

As you get ready to move into a new apartment or rental, you will need to put down a security deposit. This deposit can be a full month or even two month's rent, along with a cleaning deposit! Let's face it -- that's a lot of money to just throw away. Thankfully there...

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How to Stage a Hoarding Intervention

How to Stage a Hoarding Intervention

Hoarding goes beyond just the junk drawer, a household staple. It's a subject that's been captured on the television show "Hoarders," continuously shocking viewers--but in reality, it's a serious threat to both mental and physical health. It often stems from...

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21 Tips For An Easy Move

21 Tips For An Easy Move

Moving Day… Two words that can leave any novice mover with dread. Moving from your previous home to your new abode can seem like an overwhelming challenge. Leave the nervousness and days of stress behind with preparation, packing, and then perform. Take the mayhem out...

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How to Store Your RV

How to Store Your RV

For some people, their RV is their home. For others, it's their home away from home. If you're one of the latter, you know it's important to store your RV the right way so your home on wheels stays in peak condition. Secure location Whether you're storing your RV at...

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How to Plan a Going Away Party

How to Plan a Going Away Party

Saying goodbye to a friend or loved one who’s moving away can be difficult to do. Rather than send them away on a solemn note, why not celebrate this new chapter in their lives with a going away party? Parties--no matter what type--are all about the details! So, here...

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