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Posted on 05/20/2021
Pet-Safe Alternatives to Popular Houseplants
Photo by Sam Lion from Pexels Indoor plants have many benefits for humans, but can be dangerous for pets. Some of the most popular house plants can be toxic to cats and dogs. Keeping your pets healthy and safe is important, but it’s disappointing when your ideal houseplant won’t work in your home. Luckily, there are some comparable...
House Plants
Houseplants
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Posted on 05/13/2021
6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Construction Home
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels If you're looking to build a custom home, you likely already know how many questions come with the territory. From the size of the home to the appliances to the amenities, the sheer number of details can be a little overwhelming. Yet this is why homeowners choose to buy new construction builds —...
Home Builders
Landscaping
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Posted on 05/06/2021
Easy Ways to Improve Your Home's Air Quality
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Many people suffer from allergy symptoms throughout the year without ever realizing that it's indoor allergens that are triggering them. If you find that you constantly have dry, itchy eyes or you feel like you are constantly sneezing regardless of the season, then you may want to take steps to reduce indoor allergens...
Air Quality
Allergies
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Posted on 04/29/2021
Advantages and Disadvantages of Carpeted Floors
Although not everyone is a fan of carpeting, there are definitely benefits to having it in your home. The big question is, "Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?" Well, that answer depends on a lot of variables, but if you happen to like the look and feel of carpeting, then it's probably worth having. Assuming the carpet fibers...
Carpet Cleaning
Carpeted Floors
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Posted on 04/26/2021
Philadelphia, PA Real Estate Market Update 4/26/2021
Click here to view Philadelphia, PA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 04/22/2021
Real Estate Investment: What It Is and How To Get Started
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay While real estate has ups and downs, it has generally been a good long-term investment. Owning a home is one way of investing, but to really take advantage, you can buy property that you won’t necessarily occupy but will make you some money. How Real Estate Makes Money There are two basic...
General Finance
Investing
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Posted on 04/15/2021
DIY Kitchen Center Island Ideas Worth Considering
Image by Solomon Rodgers from Pixabay Installing a kitchen center island ranks among the most significant changes homeowners make to the house's most used space. The benefits of increased surface area and the idea you can design a kitchen center island to include a breakfast counter make this improvement attractive. But the cost can of an installation can...
DIY
Interior Design
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Posted on 05/12/2021
6227 Hasbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 is now new to the market!
Large end-of-row townhouse with tons of potential. Not only is the house quite large at 1400 SqFt but the yard is really deep 155' and adjacent to a common driveway. You could easily add 2-3 parking spaces or perhaps build a garage and still have yard enough to garden and play. At the front of the house there is room to create a lovely terraced garden and there's a front patio. Upon entering the house there is hardwood flooring throughout the 1st and 2nd floors. There is a LR and BIG DR as well as a large kitchen with a newer dishwasher. Kitchen is in need of updating and provides access to the deep back yard, can you imagine sliding glass...
Real Estate
Philadelphia
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Posted on 04/08/2021
Video Tour - 5454 Hermit Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Fabulous Brick Twin with garage on quiet One-Way Lane. This home is convenient to everything yet tucked away from the beaten path. There is a nice side porch which is the main access to the home which opens to a central hall with a powder room and large coat closet immediately upon entering that opens to the living area. To the right is the LR that consumes the entire width of the house with a bey window, chair rail and window exposure on 2 sides for wonderful light. The lovely original, well-cared-for, hardwood floors grace the living space on this and the upper level. To the left of the center hall with it’s banister and hardwood stairs is...
Real Estate
Philadelphia
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