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Theres no denying the housing market isundergoing a shiftthis season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. Butthat shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Heres a look atthe key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall.Opportunity #1: You H [Read More]

Do-it-yourselfers and remodelers now have their own sales-tax free Fla. holiday. From Sept. 2 to Sept. 9, theres no state sales tax on tools, work gloves, etc.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Floridas firsttool time sales-tax holidayon tools and other home-repair and construction items will kick off during the La [Read More]

If youre thinking aboutbuying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. Youre weighing your own needs against highermortgage rates, todays home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, theres a reason serious buyers ar [Read More]

Want to grow your favorite annuals, perennials, and veggies again next growing season? Here's how to collect their seeds.How to Save Seeds from Your Garden to Plant Next YearWant to grow your favorite annuals, perennials, and veggies again next growing season? Here's how to collect their seeds.Many [Read More]

Check out these before-and-after virtual renderings to see what a difference a few style updates can make to an outdoor space.First impressions matter, and the outside of a home has become a key area to spotlight to make sure a property gets noticed. The startupDzinlyoffers virtual exterior renderin [Read More]

Use your centerpiece to infuse personality and creativity into your dinner party or event.Here are seven creative and simple centerpiece ideas that you and your guests will love!1. Flowers:Flowers are a very common centerpiece. Choose flowers that complement one another and match the decor of your r [Read More]

Of all the beauty that can be seen in the night sky, the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is perhaps the most spectacular of all.The northern lights are created by an interaction of particles from the sun that travel toward Earth in a solar wind. When that wind hits Earths atmosph [Read More]

Did you buy a new house that could use a few renovations but ended up paying more than you expected when the interest rates spiked? Or maybe you were hoping to buy a new house but decided to stay put and make your existing home more livable with a few tweaks.Or perhaps you cant afford to make all th [Read More]

Wondering how to clean grout, especially the spots on a tile floor that have built up layers of gunk? Youve come to the right place!Ceramictileshave made the world a more beautifulplacesince around 4,000 B.C., when theywere first used as a handsome and durable way of facing the surface of buildings. [Read More]

Summers in full swing! And for the next month, its officially Leo season. And if you know anything about astrology, you know this sign is royal. Thats rightLeos like to hold court and dont mind boldly taking the spotlight. (In fact, they rather like it!)With that in mind, this weeksInstagram-inspire [Read More]