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Next to Thanksgiving and Christmas, Labor Day is one of the busiest driving days of the year. As families pack their cars and head to the beach for some last-minute summer sun, the roads can become quite busy.
Here’s how to make the most of your trip, and get to your destination safely and efficiently!
Prepare for the unexpected.It seems no road trip is complete without a few bumps in the road, but whether or not you do encounter any hiccups, you’ll be glad you were prepared with an emergen...
Anyone who wants to sell their home should get their mind in the gutter because if a house’s gutter system isn’t working properly, it can lead to many problems.
Gutters serve an extremely important purpose—directing water away from your house. Without gutters, rainwater can damage roofs, enter homes, flood basements, destroy gardens and even damage the house’s foundation.
Savvy homebuyers will know if there are issues with your gutters if, for example, they see water pooled near your home. Taki...
A stroll through leaves can be the best of times, but cleaning them up can be the worst of times—unless you know how to do it efficiently and effectively.
Tips for leaf removal
Check with your township first to see what’s allowed and what leaf-removal services it offers. Use a lawnmower or a leaf blower to mulch leaves, and spread the mulch around your yard for better grass. If you have a compost pile, add your unmulched leaves to it. Add leaves to your garden to create soil-enriching garden...
Fall begins the start of a busy shopping season, and though it’s still a few months off, many start collecting ideas for holiday gifts during autumn—and it’s not a bad idea. There are plenty of great deals this season that you might want to take advantage of!
Vacation packagesNow that summer is over and it’s not quite yet chilly enough for the droves of vacationers to head south for the winter, many airlines offer huge discounts to customers in September and October—that means discounts...
As the summer winds down, many homeowners are looking to fall for their seasonal home sweep. But by completing several tasks now, when you have a more flexible schedule and longer daylight hours, you can prepare your property for the upcoming season. Below are a few tasks to tackle before fall officially arrives.
Clean and seal your deck. If you have a deck or porch that got a lot of use this summer, take the time to power wash it, or at least give it a manual scrub down. Once the area is clean...
I know we’re all guilty of it. I keep every little movie ticket, essay, and painting from my childhood stored away in boxes at the top of my closet. Presently, I don’t end up looking at any of it, but there is still an innate urge to cling to the past. If you’re anything like me and have sentimental clutter, you’ll want to read these tips on preserving memories without the mess.
Scan and upload paper memories
Awards, photos, artwork, essays, and other paper documents from the past can stil...
When selling your home, it’s important to ask the right questions. It can be a timely—and occasionally stressful—process, so making sure everyone is on the same page throughout is key in getting your home ready for the sale.
What is the typical time frame for selling?
This question is a great way to gain some perspective on the overall process, and can make you all the more prepared for the sometimes long journey of putting a home on the market.
What is the best marketing strategy for sell...
