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The Best Turfgrass for Your Property

Most homeowners want to give their property the best lawn on the block — and while lawn care is the most significant factor in making a lawn stand out, it remains important that the exact right grass is growing in the exact right environment. Because different turfgrasses were created for different temperatures, soil types, humidity, and light levels, not all grass will work on all properties. So what is the best turfgrass for your property?

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Maybe you’re thinking about selling your home this summer? If so, you’ll want your lawn looking its best. Here are a few guidelines for choosing the best turfgrass for your property, so you can be one step closer to having the best lawn in the neighborhood.

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Home Upgrades to Consider for Aging in Place

No matter your stage of life, finding ways to make the most out of your home is a common goal. Whether you found your dream home early on or have decided to live out the rest of your years in your current abode, making the appropriate home upgrades will prevent you from outgrowing the space. Consider these upgrades for each stage of life to help you grow with your home throughout the years.

Quartz countertops are about as maintenance-free as you can get. As an added bonus… they’re also beautiful!
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4 Things to Remember When Building a Music Room

Building a proper and classy music room is among the toughest challenges that musicians and drummers face. A well-designed music room can make the difference between smooth sailing and significant headaches down the road. By and large, there are various things to think about when constructing a music room. While most people are inspired to buy lots of equipment, they tend to forget very important basics including choosing the right material for the flooring and walls, which account largely for soundproofing. The following are four critical things one should remember when building a music room.

This music room has gone “all-out” with sound-dampening panels.
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Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage Loans

A mortgage may be the most important commitment somebody can make in 2019. In fact, statistically, a mortgage lasts longer than most marriages and thus should be understood before being accepted. This article will inform you of the crucial information that people need to know about mortgage loans.

Finding the house is definitely more fun but learning about your mortgage is just as important as finding the perfect house.
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If a Car Crashes into Your House, Are You Covered?

It’s a rare accident, but that doesn’t make it something that people shouldn’t worry about. Especially if your house is close to a busy street. Maybe you’ve wondered what would happen if a car crashed into your house. Would the driver be held liable? Would you have to pay for the damage? These are all questions coming to your mind in this scenario.

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What if a car crashes into your house? Do you know what happens next?
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Renting vs Buying in Louisville Kentucky

This is certainly a topic I’ve written on in the past. I’ve covered Trulia’s data on Rent vs Buy. Also, JLL’s stats. Before the last election, most experts agreed that promoting home ownership was a priority. Heck, I even talked about how there just aren’t very many houses for rent in Louisville. One thing is certain, trying to decide between renting vs buying can be a challenging decision!

Apartments in Louisville come in all shapes and sizes, old or new. But their rental rates are definitely rising quickly.
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What Should I Do When I Need to Sell My House

When you need to sell your house, it’s often a daunting task. This is usually because the average homeowner doesn’t know what all they need to do aside from just planting a sign in their yard and throwing photos of the home on a couple of websites. If you’re trying to get the most cash fast, then those things are not the only thing you need to do. In this guide, we’re going to give you some advice that will help you sell your home faster and for a higher value. Much of this information comes from Sell My House Easy Fast.

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Some homes are easier to sell than others. If your looks nice like this one, it will sell much faster. Homes that need work typically take three- to four times longer to sell.
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Best Move-up Neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky (Part 2 of 3)

In April, I published the first part of this series called Best Starter Home Neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky. Today, I’m publishing the second piece. We’ll be focusing on move-up neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky. These are great places for people looking to purchase a larger, more expensive property. Could be a first-time homebuyer or perhaps a family that just needs more space. Let’s get started!

Best Louisville Neighborhoods: Move Up Homes
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Writing an Interior Design Essay for College

If you are an interior design major in college, you have to complete different academic projects related to your line of work. Among these is essay writing. That’s not an easy task. Writing a good essay on interior design requires a lot of time and creativity.

Interior design can be a fabulous career. Can you spot the Include trends in your essay such as the Maximalism style shown here?
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4 Things to Look for in Your New Home’s HVAC System

One of the most important things every homebuyer should evaluate is the home’s HVAC system. These letters stand for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, but you probably knew that. This system accounts for nearly half of home energy costs and can cause any number of problems if it isn’t working properly. You can save an enormous amount of time and money by understanding how an HVAC system works and how to maintain it.

1. Know Your HVAC System

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Types and Uses of Water Flow Meters

A flowmeter is a device engineered to gauge the rate of flow of a liquid or gas passing through a particular point within a specific system. For example, water traversing through a pipeline. Water utilities generally utilize water meters. However, they also have been used in manufacturing and industrial capacities. They can even be part of your home’s plumbing system.

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Water meters are, for the most part, used in all areas of society. There are relatively four kinds of meters gauging water in its various forms. And these are hygrometers, ice meters, moisture meters, and water meters. We will walk you through what these four classes of water meters measure and where and how they are used. Read on!

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