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Looking to boost your home's curb appeal and first impression? Your mailbox is a prime candidate for an easy DIY upgrade! ✨

Give it a fresh coat of paint that complements your home's exterior, and add new decals. Don't forget some seasonal flowers or shrubs around the post for a pop of color! This small project can make a big difference for potential buyers.

Ready to sell your home or just up your curb appeal? Let's chat!

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Make sure you always have the right person for the job.

7 Tips for Hiring a Professional Home Contractor How to choose a reliable professional home contractor.

Discover wallet-friendly summer adventures with this list of affordable ideas for endless fun!

Nine Affordable Ideas for Summer Fun From backyard adventures to local festivities, this article unveils a trove of affordable summer ideas.

Create beautiful cakes at home with this guide!

Cake Frosting For Beginners Frosting novice? These tips can help you ice a cake like a pro!

You have to try this fun vegan twist on poke!

Tomato and Watermelon Poke This poke bowl is the perfect vegetarian meal for summer!

Check out this game-changing tip for beating high interest rates.

Buy Now, Refinance Later Secure your homeownership dreams with potential refinancing opportunities.

Your credit score represents how likely you are to repay debts, which can impact your ability to get approved for a home loan. If you’re unhappy with your current score, don’t worry! You can improve it over time, so reach out today and let me know how I can help.

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You'll fall in love with this flavorful fry dip.

Fry Dip with a Twist Make this classic fry dip right at home.

Learn the truth behind some seriously misleading dental health myths.

Brush Off These Dental Myths Clear up any dental facts from fiction!

Head to your garden and pick out your best tomatoes for this juicy pie.

Tomato Pie Head to your garden and pick out your best tomatoes for this juicy pie.

The info you need to change your pet's diet safely to benefit their health.

Should Your Pet Eat the Same Food Every Day? Here's how you can change your pet's diet safely to benefit their health.

Did you know that homeowners insurance may actually include your landscaping? With the right coverage, you can help protect your investment in a beautiful lawn and garden. 🌳 🏡 🌺

Your homeowners insurance should detail which perils, or things that cause damage, are covered under your policy. As a common example, fire damage and vandalism to your landscaping may warrant full compensation, whereas flood damage may not.

To protect your home and your finances, make sure you have the right insurance policy. 💰 🏠 Get in touch with me today to customize your plan.

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Interior designer Laura Hodges pulls from her global travels to create spaces unlike any other.

A Baltimore Design Odyssey Interior designer Laura Hodges has a knack for making her spaces unique to each client, pulling from her global travels to create spaces unlike any other.

If you've ever wanted to pick a nutritionist's brain, read this.

Starting Healthy with Neda Varbanova Learn about all things healthy with nutrition coach Neda Varbanova.

These stuffed peppers capture the taste of Philadelphia's favorite sandwich!

Liberty Bell Peppers Make your stuffed peppers Fourth of July ready.

These AC-cleaning tips will help keep your unit in tip-top shape.

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Keep your desk clean with these helpful tips.

Keep Your Desk Clean with These Tips Reduce the mess and increase productivity by keeping your desk clean with these tips.

These are the perfect Labor Day weekend activities for kids!

End of Summer Kids Crafts These are the perfect Labor day weekend activities for kids!

Maybe rethink your plastic straw usage, why not?

Alternatives to Plastic Straws Ditch the plastic straw for these environmentally friendly alternatives.

This variation on the classic pigs in a blanket recipe features chorizo sausage!

Chorizo Pigs in a Blanket A slightly spicer version of everyone's favorite holiday appetizer.

Home security doesn't have to mean investing in an expensive, complicated system. These are he basic home safety tips you should already be implementing.

Home Security Tips You Should Already be Doing Keep your home safe on a budget with these simple DIY tips.

This is a tough one! Which one are you choosing? Let me know below in the comments!

If you're ready to find a home with one (or both!) of these features, reach out today!

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This recipe offers the perfect pairing of seafood and pasta!

Linguine con Vongole Who needs traditional pasta and meatballs when you can make this delicious seafood linguini?

Not to weasel my way into your plans, but if you're ready to buy or sell a home, I'm here to assist you with all of your real estate needs!

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Is selling your home to an investor the right option for you? Check out this blog to find out.

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These strawberry lemonade ice pops offer a refreshing kick on a hot summer day.

Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops These strawberry-lemonade ice pops are perfect for a summer dessert treat!

🌿🐜 Are you worried about critters like terrible termites, revolting roaches, or aggressive ants? 🏡 😱 Here are some planet-friendly pest control tips that will help you say goodbye to indoor bugs:

• Use natural repellents like peppermint oil, vinegar, and citrus oil to keep pests at bay. These solutions work wonders on pests while protecting helpful critters in your garden like bees and butterflies.
• Prevent pests from sneaking in by sealing cracks and gaps in your home's foundation, walls, and windows.
• Mosquitoes love standing water. Eliminate potential breeding grounds by emptying containers and keeping gutters clean.
• Attract natural predators like birds or beneficial insects like ladybugs to help keep pest populations in check.
• Finally, maintain a tidy home. Regular cleaning and decluttering can deter pests.

Remember, a pest-free home is a safe and healthy one. For more tips to preserve and upkeep your home, send me a message today! 🏡 ✨

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Be prepared to enter the water with these safety tips.

Follow These Water-Safety Tips This Summer Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Follow These Water-Safety Tips This Summer Health | By Nathan Smith | 0 Likes SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Few things compare to spending a summer day in the water. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a lake, or your local pool, it can be an excellent opportunity to...

St. Augustine is a city overflowing with beautiful architecture, fascinating history, and unforgettable sights.

At the Corner of History and Vacation St. Augustine is a city overflowing with beautiful architecture, fascinating history, and unforgettable sights.

Don't fret about a crazy electric bill this season. Follow these tips for wasting less energy and keeping your bill in check.

Keep Your Electric Bill in Check This Summer Use these tricks to throughly enjoy the warm weather while not having to fret about your bills!