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6 Mistakes to Avoid That Will Protect Your Drywall

For something that serves such an important role in our homes, drywall is surprisingly delicate. It doesn’t take much for dents, cracks, holes and other problems to appear, and unfortunately, many of the problems with drywall (or sheetrock) are due to avoidable mistakes. By avoiding some of the most common errors we make in our homes will definitely help protect your drywall.

Here are some of the most common mistakes that homeowners make. Don’t be that guy. Just use a little extra caution and some good habits, and you can keep your walls looking great and avoid having to repair or replace the drywall.

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Buying Your First Property in Kentucky

Buying your first property is a great step in anyone’s life. The fact that you’re using the money that you’ve made on your own, to buy a place that you’ll call your home, brings a unique sense of joy and accomplishment. Our job today is to help you with buying a property in Kentucky. The housing market, tips on choosing the right home, and advice on getting good mortgage rates are just some of the things that we’ll discuss.

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How to Do a Plumbing Inspection Prior to Buying a Home

You find a house, and you think that it’s absolutely perfect. It has the right amenities, the rooms are gorgeous and spacious enough for the activities they’re meant for. Also, the house is just large enough that your family can comfortably grow into it. Sounds like the perfect house, doesn’t it? Yet, it’s possible that a huge problem might be lurking in the shadows that could threaten to tear this dream house apart: the pipes. Now is the perfect time for a plumbing inspection.

Having a plumbing inspection before you buy is going the extra mile to set your mind at ease.
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What Are Heat Recovery Systems?

Many believe that climate change is a danger and are looking for new, ultra-efficient, and renewable energy technologies. Solar energy is a great option! Wind energy is another method that is very efficient if done right. Heat recovery systems are a new technology that recycles the heat that’s in the air of your home. Read on to learn more.

A system that recovers heat can take many forms but ultimately work to save you money over the long run.
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Common House Fire Causes: What You Need to Know

Whether you’re a homeowner living in your own property or a landlord renting to a tenant, the last thing you want to happen is a house fire. Unfortunately, though, fires in homes arise thousands of times each year across the country. When one examines the causes of these fires, most of the time they’re due to the same types of triggers. Here are some of the most common house fire causes that you need to be aware of today.

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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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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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