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7 Ways to Upcycle in 2023
Upcycling involves recycling or reusing an object so that it becomes more attractive, useful, or valuable. It's a great way to keep objects out of the landfill and update your home with unique pieces that reflect your sense of style.
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Your Guide to Refinishing Hardwood Floors
Original hardwood floors are often a top selling point for many homes. They're beautiful, easy to clean, and when properly cared for, they can last a lifetime. Despite the durability of hardwood floors, they're still impacted by day-to-day wear and tear, which can result in scratches, dents, fading, discoloration, and an unhealthy look. However, unlike carpet and laminate flooring, hardwood floors can be refinished, which can make them look as good as new.
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Simple Ways to Update Your Kitchen
If your kitchen is due for a makeover, it's important to know that a kitchen update doesn't need to be costly or time-consuming to be effective. Our real estate agents suggest these simple tricks to update your kitchen.
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What to Know Before Adding a Pool To Your Property
Having a pool in your own backyard sounds idyllic; on a hot, muggy summer day, you can cool off with a refreshing swim within minutes. Or, instead of the traditional cookout, pool parties are on the itinerary for your friends and family members.
Before you decide to install a pool, our real estate agents recommend considering the following factors that could potentially affect your decision.
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How to Create a Hobby Space in Your Home
When you schedule a block of time to enjoy a hobby, it's frustrating to discover that your supplies and equipment are scattered throughout your home, or even worse, that you can't locate them at all. You wind up spending a portion of your craft time tracking down and organizing your stuff. Our real estate agents know that setting up a hobby space in your home is an efficient solution to this problem. Here are some tips to follow when setting up your hobby space.
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Kitchen Island Inspiration
Whether your goal is to increase your amount of counter space, add more seating, or expand your storage options, a kitchen island is an excellent addition to your home. Our real estate agents know that a kitchen island is an adaptable feature that many potential homebuyers find highly appealing. Check out these design and style ideas for making the most of your home's kitchen island.
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Helpful Tips for Planting a Tree This Spring
Trees provide some much-needed shade in the summer and can even attract beautiful birds to your land. The right trees may also increase the value of your property as they improve your home's curb appeal. If you've been looking for the perfect time to add a new tree to your landscape, that time has come. Spring is the best season for tree planting. To help ensure your trees grow strong and healthy, our real estate agents have some helpful tips to share.
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Returning Trends: Wallpaper is Back
What goes around comes around, and our real estate agents have been noticing several old trends from decades ago reemerge this year. Bold colors, '70s patterns, and, believe it or not, wallpaper are all making big comebacks. We're not talking about your basic neutrals and boring patterns. Wallpaper printing has come a long way over the last few years, and we're seeing some of the most fun, unique, and nature-inspired wallpaper trends across some of these Augusta County homes for sale.
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Create a Vertical Garden This Spring
If you're thinking of creative ways to revamp your landscaping this spring, a vertical garden can make a beautiful addition to any yard. A vertical garden is simply any collection of plants growing on a vertical structure. The structure can really be anything...try a wall, fence, or homemade frame. Vertical gardens not only look great, but there are so many plants that can grow vertically, so you'll have plenty of options.
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National Mason Jar Day: 7 Ways to Use Them in Your Home
What was originally designed for canning and pickling vegetables has since become one of the most versatile household items. The mason jar and its unique screw-top was created by John Landis Mason in 1858 in order to improve the safety of food storage. However, they are now the quintessential multi-purpose container. If you're thinking about ways to make good use of extra mason jars around your house, the opportunities are endless.
