Mike Reguzzoni's Blog

Posted on 02/27/2022

4 Things to Do Before You Shop for Your First Home

Excited to shop for your first home? Before you schedule showings and attending open houses, there are a few steps you should take to prepare. 1. Check Your Credit Score If you're like most first-time homebuyers, you'll need to take out a mortgage in order to pay for your home. Before you apply for any kind of home...

Agent

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Posted on 02/20/2022

DIY Farmhouse Ideas for Any Home

The farmhouse style is defined by wooden pieces, neutral colors and comfortable decor that creates a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. It's a style that arrived onto the scene and became an instant sensation, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Fortunately, it's easy to create a farmhouse look in any room with these DIY...

Arts And Crafts

Design Style

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Posted on 02/13/2022

How Homeowners Can Reduce the Risk of a Chimney Fire

Homeowners sometimes visualize a chimney fire as an event that involves flames shooting out of the top like a flare. While that type certainly happens too often, slow-burning chimney fires tend to go undetected and place unsuspecting household members in harm's way. The good news for homeowners with fireplaces is reducing the risk of a chimney fire ranks...

Chimney

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 02/06/2022

Home insulation: DIY tips for winterized windows

Planning for the cold weather months saves homeowners time and money. The financial savings involve reducing drafts and the energy losses, causing your bill to decline. These rank among the do-it-yourself home insulation strategies worth considering. 1: Address screen doors Many storm doors come with sliding glass panes and a screen option to allow fresh air to flow...

Energy Efficiency

Winterize Your Home

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Posted on 01/30/2022

3 Things to Look for in a New Home City

Buying a home in another state can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to begin your search. How do you know where you want to live if you’ve never been there before? Luckily, there are some excellent ways you can make the process easier through careful research. Here are the main things you’ll want to research...

Attractions

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Posted on 01/23/2022

Plumbing: Preventative Maintenance That Could Save You a Fortune

Your home's pipes, toilets and other plumbing fixtures can develop leaks or other problems over time. Even minor plumbing problems can end up leading to serious water damage if they're not found early enough. Taking steps to keep your plumbing in good shape can help lower the risk of dealing with major plumbing issues. Performing the following preventive...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 01/16/2022

Selling to First-Time Homebuyers: 3 Things to Know

First-time homebuyers are an important subset of potential customers every agent and seller should know. As younger generations reach the age and stage of wanting to purchase a home, they’ll be entering the market with specific needs. If you’re selling your home—either through an agent or by owner—here are some of the most important things to do to...

Amenities

First Time

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Posted on 01/09/2022

The Best Low-Maintenance Plants to Line Your Driveway

Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay Highlighting and defining your driveway is a simple way to improve your curb appeal. Depending on the amount of space you have, there are countless options for landscaping, hardscaping and edging. For landscaping to line your driveway, there are some important logistics to consider before getting started. One that...

Driveway

Drought Tolerant

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Posted on 01/02/2022

How to Identify a Green New Construction Build

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay There are multiple trends in green home building these days, so much so that it can create confusion as to what a green home actually is. People might claim that their home is sustainable without actually qualifying how. We'll look at the parameters and how to identify an environmentally-friendly home that works...

Green Home

Green New Construction

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Posted on 12/26/2021

Where Is the Best Place to Be During a Tornado?

Even small tornadoes can be dangerous. That's why it's important to have a plan for staying safe if one should appear in your area. If you're at home, there are several places you can take shelter from the strong winds and flying debris. Here are the best places at home to be during a tornado: Head for the...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 12/19/2021

Ideas for a DIY Storage Shed

A storage shed offers a great place to keep your lawn mower and other lawn care and gardening equipment. You can also store bikes and other outdoor recreation equipment in these sheds, or keep your trash cans hidden away in them. Having one of these sheds can free up space in your garage while also making it easier...

DIY

Diy

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Posted on 12/12/2021

Grow Plants Indoors With These DIY Mini-Greenhouse Ideas

Whether you're gardening in the winter or protecting delicate houseplants, indoor greenhouses are an excellent solution. You can find miniature greenhouses meant purely for utility and others meant to provide aesthetic appeal. If you build your own mini-greenhouse, it's up to you. Here are some ideas for simple mini-greenhouses to use indoors. Plastic Bin Greenhouse For a convenient,...

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