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Home Warranties, Explained

As a homeowner, unexpected repairs and replacements can quickly add up. This is where a home warranty comes in. In this article, we'll explain what a home warranty is, how it works, and whether it's right for you. What Is a Home Warranty? A home warranty is a service contract that provides coverage for repair or replacement of major home systems and appliances. This includes things like plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, and kitchen appliances like refrigerators and ovens. Related: … Continue reading...

Tampa Bay, St Pete’s & Clearwater Area Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2021

If you are one of the many people who aren't attending the family gathering for Thanksgiving then you may be wondering what local Tampa Bay Restaurants are open on turkey day. If so, we've got the information you are looking for including an interactive map showing you all of the locations in Tampa Bay, St Pete & Clearwater FL. Best Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2021 in Greater Tampa Bay. St. Pete's & Clearwater Florida Some of the Greater Tampa Bay Area’s best restaurants (and … Continue reading...

How to Deep-Clean Your Kitchen When Your Home is for Sale

When you're selling your home in Tampa Bay, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms to clean. This guide explains how to deep-clean your kitchen from top to bottom so that it looks its best for potential buyers. How to Deep-Clean Your Kitchen When Your Home is for Sale Check out these great tips for deep-cleaning your kitchen to sell your home: Clean your kitchen counters Wipe down your cabinets and appliances Clean the stovetop and oven Vacuum the floors and mop them if … Continue reading...

3 Scary Reasons You Should Consider New Bedding

It's there all the time: your bed, patiently waiting to wrap you up in peaceful dreams and waking up energized and ready for anything the day throws at you. Only, that isn't how it happens for many people. Poor sleep, bad dreams and never getting comfortable enough to sleep well is the sad reality for millions of people. Even worse, that old mattress is making you sick and providing happy homes or innumerable creepy crawlies itching to put the bite on you. If this sounds like your life, … Continue reading...

7 Simple Ways to Use Your Air Conditioner More Efficiently

Ironically, while air conditioners can shorten those long summer days their efficiency tends to drops the hotter it gets outside. But if having your AC blow warm air wasn't frustrating enough consider what your electricity bill is going to look like if you're running your air conditioner non-stop. This article lists some useful tips which will help your AC run more efficiently, reduce your carbon footprint, and save on your energy bills at the same time. 1. Insulate your exposed … Continue reading...

3 Tips for Creating Your Perfect Home Office

There are plenty of people working from home these days- parents with small children, freelancers, digital nomads working remotely while they travel, or even people working from home for a day or two while they're under the weather. But whatever your reason might be for creating a home office, it needs to be a place to get work done efficiently. 1. Make Sure You Have the Tools You Need for Success For most people, having the tools you need means a bare minimum of a desk, a chair, and a … Continue reading...

3 Household Areas You Should Declutter Today

Whether you are looking to downsize or just want to clean up the clutter, getting rid of all the accumulated stuff in your house can be a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be. There are some simple steps you can take first to get a good jump on cleaning out your home. Here are a few areas of your home you can declutter by getting rid of what you don't need. A lot of the accumulated clutter comes from just saving things that you think you may want someday or seemed like a good purchase at … Continue reading...

Rid Your Home of Odors with these 10 Common Household Products

10 Common Household Products to Rid Your Home of Odors

From dirty socks at the bottom of a clothes hamper to onion peels stuck in the garbage disposal, most homes emit a range of odors. Effectively battle yours with these 10 common household products. They are ones that cost pennies, but serve more than one purpose. 1. Downy Fabric Softner In a sixteen-ounce trigger spray bottle, add one tablespoon of Downy liquid fabric softener and water. Shake well. Then spray the air. You'll be surprised at how much better it smells afterwards. 2. Bounce … Continue reading...

5 Common Reason Air Conditioners Run Constantly

Under normal conditions, air conditioners work in cycles, constantly switching on and off to adjust to a room's temperature. Sometimes ACs may run for longer periods of time, especially if its hotter outside than usual. However, if your AC is running non-stop this could signal that there's a problem. Below are some of the most common issues that keep air conditioners running constantly. 1. The evaporator coil is clogged If you just unpacked and plugged your HVAC without giving it a proper … Continue reading...

5 Home Projects with Value You Can’t Measure in Dollars

Every year, trade magazine Remodeling releases a "Cost vs Value" report, which lets consumers know how much return on their investment they can expect from different home improvement projects. In the 2020 report, for example, installing manufactured stone veneer on a home's exterior is projected to cost a national average of $9,357. Meanwhile, the homeowner is expected to gain $8,943 in resale value, recouping 95.6 percent of the project's cost. According to the report, adding a stone veneer … Continue reading...

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