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What I Tell Everybody Who Is Building a New House
  • by Megan Haskins

What I Tell Everybody Who Is Building a New House

These features help your house function better, save you money down the line, and prevent a lot of headaches. If you’re early in the planning phase, this is your sign to get these in place before the slab is poured...

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Don't Pour Concrete on Grass
  • by Megan Haskins

Don't Pour Concrete on Grass

It might seem faster to pour concrete right over your lawn, but it’s one of the easiest ways to guarantee long-term problems. Grass might seem flat and harmless, but it doesn’t stay that way under concrete. When concrete is poured...

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Top 3 Cameras For Your House
  • by Megan Haskins

Top 3 Cameras For Your House

Whether you’re building new or upgrading your current home, adding security cameras is one of the smartest moves you can make. Here are three camera systems that stand out for their reliability, usability, and smart features depending on how your...

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Smooth Drywall Is Not Worth It
  • by Megan Haskins

Smooth Drywall Is Not Worth It

Smooth drywall might seem like the sophisticated choice when building a home. It looks premium and sleek in perfectly lit photos, but once you're living in the space, you’ll quickly realize it wasn’t worth the extra cost and headache. Let’s...

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Beg For These 3 Electrical Features
  • by Megan Haskins

Beg For These 3 Electrical Features

You only get one shot at doing your electrical layout right during a home build or renovation. And these three features are the kind of upgrades you’ll be thankful for every time the power flickers, you buy a new vehicle,...

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12 Gifts Every Homebody Actually Wants
  • by Megan Haskins

12 Gifts Every Homebody Actually Wants

Whether you're shopping for a home-lover or sneaking a few ideas onto your own wishlist, here are twelve tried-and-true favorites that people will actually use and love. Driveway Alarm This little sensor quietly earns its keep. Installed at the end...

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