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Graduating From College? 3 Things You Need to Know About Mortgages and Student Loans

December 29, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking about buying a new home using a mortgage loan? If you’ve just graduated from college, you’re probably wondering how your student loans will impact a mortgage and what your options are. In today’s post we’ll share three things that you need to know about mortgages if you’re still working on paying off your student loan debt.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Homeowner Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Payments

Five Unique Renovations That Can Make Small Living Spaces Feel Bigger

November 23, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Just because you live in a small space doesn’t mean your home needs to feel cramped. There are several renovations that are popular among interior designers to make a space feel larger. Incorporate them into your own home to give it a more open, spacious feel.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused

September 30, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you’re a parent of school-aged children, you’ve likely been concerned with their study habits at some point. Sitting down in front of the television or at the dinner table to crack open the books is going to be less efficient than doing so in a quieter, more productive work space. Let’s explore how to create a study space that will help keep your children focused and on task.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Winter’s Coming: Learn How to Prepare Your Plants, Trees and Other Landscaping

August 25, 2022 by Robby Oakes

From the approaching holiday season to the New Year, there are a lot of things to prepare for when it comes to the winter. If you’re wondering how to ready your trees, your plants and your yard, here are some tips for saving your vegetation until the springtime.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Make the Most Of A Small Yard Space

June 7, 2019 by Robby Oakes

It’s great to have a yard in this day and age, but so many new developments in the city have limited green space for you to let your imagination run wild. If you’re wondering what you can do with your patch of green space or small yard, here are a few options for making it aesthetically appealing and still maximize the potential.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Green Living, Homeowner Tips

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