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Posted on 09/12/2021
5 Reasons You Need an Indoor Greenhouse
Without outdoor space, gardening might feel impossible. Even raised beds on small patios won’t give you the space you need to grow all of your favorite veggies, herbs and other plants. However, one option is to use your indoor space instead. By creating an indoor greenhouse you can enjoy gardening no matter what your outdoor space is like....
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Posted on 09/05/2021
Making Sense of Water Leaks
Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Is your house leaky? According to the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency), household water leaks account for up to a trillion gallons of water wasted each year. According to their calculations, the average home leaks about ten thousand gallons annually or more than 90 gallons every single day. So how do you tell...
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Posted on 08/29/2021
Decorative Accent Tips for Your Outdoor Spaces
Decorative items can make an enormous impact on the entire design of an outdoor space. Whether used sparingly or to create chic, creative clutter, accessories are the way to upgrade a patio or porch and make it truly your own. However, it’s hard to know where to begin. How do you use decorative accents to create your own...
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Posted on 08/22/2021
Financial Assistance Programs for Your New Home
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay If you’re in the market for a new home, chances are you’ve been evaluating your finances. As a first-time homebuyer, there are programs in place to help with the down payment. According to the December 2019 Realtor Index Confidence Survey, first-time homebuyers accounted for 31% of all sales, and 77% put down less...
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Posted on 08/15/2021
5 Elegant Touches to add to Your New Home (without breaking the budget)
Photo by dillan teagle from Pexels When building and decorating a new home, there are many things you can do to make the space look more elegant and refined. If your home building and decorating budget is tighter, there are some things you can do to elevate the look of your home without spending a large amount of...
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Posted on 08/08/2021
Streamline Your Home Buying Journey With a Wish List
Photo by evondue via Pixabay A home-buying wish list may sound like a cathartic way to imagine a dream home that's dripping with luxury everywhere you turn, but it's really a practical way to help homeowners narrow down their options. When buyers look at too many homes, they may find that each property starts to run together. Use...
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Posted on 08/01/2021
All You Need to Know About Brick & Stone Siding
Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Both brick and natural stone have been popular building materials throughout history and are still popular today. Both have a classic, traditional look and offer many benefits compared to other home siding materials. If you’re considering going with brick or stone for your home exterior there are several things to consider. Brick...
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Posted on 07/25/2021
Passive Solar Homes 101
Photo by Skylar Kang from Pexels If you're purchasing a new construction, consider the benefits of a passive solar home. Unlike simple solar panels that attach to your roof, architects design passive solar homes from the ground up, taking into consideration such elements as building site, position and materials. True passive solar homes collect heat throughout the day...
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Posted on 07/18/2021
How Small & Tiny Homes Can Meet Accessibility Standards
Image by Anna Armbrust from Pixabay The conventional thinking that accessible homes require significant square footage to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers runs contrary to small and tiny house floor plans. Many of these affordable new construction houses are ideally suited for people with physical limitations. Modestly-sized home plans reduce the amount of space people have to navigate. When...
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Posted on 08/06/2021
Another Property Sold - 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Road #702, Beaufort, NC 28516
Who wouldn't want to wake up to the view of Beaufort, Carrot Island, and the the Beaufort Inlet outside of their bedroom window? This gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath luxury condominium, is in pristine condition, and is being sold with a 50 foot boat slip (C7) at Olde Towne Yacht Club. Recently renovated, this top floor unit features luxury vinyl plank flooring and tile through out, new stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, and a million dollar view form the private, protected balcony. The unit is being sold completely furnished.Slip C7, is 50 feet long, and 17.5 feet wide. It is perfectly located at a ''T'' on the main trunk of the...
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