As the weather heats up, our thoughts turn to fun in the sun, backyard barbecues, and peaceful nights on the patio. Make sure your home is ready for the summer weather by completing these seven summer maintenance tasks. Give the AC unit a tune-up. Just as you would for your furnace in the winter, you’ll want to have your air conditioning unit checked over by a professional before you really need it! Be sure to change your air filter as well. Get ready for outdoor living. Haul out your patio furniture from storage and clean and repair as necessary. Consider whether you
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Saving up for a down payment on a home can be a challenge, especially in today’s economic climate where wages aren’t increasing at the same rate as rental prices. However, there are a few saving strategies that can help. In today’s post, we’ll look at a few of those strategies and offer practical tips on how to grow your savings enough to make sizable down payment. How much do I need for a down payment? For most buyers in today’s market, financing the purchase of a home through a mortgage is the only feasible way to obtain homeownership. According to
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If you’re among the growing population of homeowners who are hoping to reduce their environmental footprint and conserve natural resources, it’s only fitting that you would want to explore green living options for your home. In today’s post, we’ll talk about six home appliances that can help you live a more environmentally-friendly life every day, from the comfort of your own home. 1.) Tankless Water Heater Tankless water heaters typically use natural gas or electricity to quickly heat water on demand, rather than storing it in a large tank and using energy to heat the stored water to use later.
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