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Step in style!

Photo credits: www.dahlsens.com.au The front entry steps of your home are the first things visitors see, and this will undoubtedly be used by visitors and neighbours to form an impression of the inside...

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Small Spaces: The reward of choice

A recent article revealed that the size of a typical home from the 1970’s has grown from an average of 1,600 square feet to now 2,500 square feet while family sizes have in most cases lowered in...

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What’s In a Roof? Roof Options Available

The Gable Roof (Photo credit: www.addicted2decorating.com) The Gable Roof – is triangular in shape; also known as pitched or peaked roof and are very popular. Pros: Gable roofs will easily shed water...

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Foundations

Photo credit: theconstructor.org The foundation is a crucial component for ensuring stability of a structure and is often viewed as being equally important as the human hands and feet to the body. In...

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“Make Thousands of Dollars Working From Home!”

Photo credit:blog.brianhartsock.com You’ve been seeing these ads around right? Although many of these turn out to be scams there are quite a few genuine “work from home” jobs. There is actually an...

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Buying Land

Many long-term endeavors involve the use of real property and most times present the option of purchasing. In some cases land and building will be needed and in other cases only land. Today we will...

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Saving Energy around the Home

Photo credit http://www.mynewplace.com Right in your own home, you have the power to save energy and money. Maintaining an energy-efficient home will save you money. Saving energy will also contribute...

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Saving Energy in Your Home Office

Photo credit: www.privateproperty.com.ng In our last column we discussed saving energy around the home and saving money as a result. We touched on ways to reduce costs contributed by lighting and...

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5 Common Rationales for Designing and Building Your Own Home

Photo credit: martyonthehomefront.blogspot.com The decision of whether to buy a home or to build a home is one faced by many individuals. Being involved in the real estate component of our businesses,...

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Save For a Home While Renting

(Photo credit: cbsnews.com) There are so many benefits in owning a home that not even these hard economic times can deter its appeal. Saving for a house, on the other hand, can be challenging for many...

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Consider These When Buying a Home

Photo credit: simpsonmillar.co.uk Real estate purchases most times involve borrowing a large sum of money (mortgage) usually above $100,000 and therefore calls for making informed decisions. These...

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The Importance of Hiring an Architect

Photo credit: tandeminc.net Designing and building a home, office or investment property can be particularly complicated. Each task entails exceptional skills and disciplines in order to get the job...

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Eight (8) Tips to Cool Your Home Naturally

(Photo credit: learn.compactappliance.com) It’s a hot world out there and most of us if not all can feel the heat and the unbearable discomfort that comes with it especially within our homes. The irony...

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Are You Hurricane Ready?

(Photo credit: Photo credit: bounceenergy.com ) Hurricanes are powerful tropical storms which attribute heavy rains, strong winds and surging waves. Hurricanes occur anytime and anywhere, therefore the...

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Use the Sun to Naturally Make Your Home Brighter

Photo credit: andreapackdesigns.com Natural lighting conserves electricity, creates a connection with the outdoors, and gives a space a lively feeling. We should attempt to have light come into a...

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Keep Cool This Summer without Breaking the Bank

(Photo credit: Photo credit: greatist.com) In a previous article we discussed natural methods of cooling your home on those scorching hot days. But understandably, some days the use of appliances such...

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Keep Your Body Cooler During the Hot Summer Days

Photo credit: southgateatshrewsbury.com In this third installment of our fighting the summer heat series (“Eight (8) Tips to Cool Your Home Naturally”; http://www.dominicavibes.dm/columns-170542/,...

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Tips on Making Your Home Energy Efficient

Photo credit: dudesustainable.com With the effects of climate change and global warming around us increasing, it is important to be environmentally friendly and aware of the impact our domestic...

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for a New Home

Photo credit: tholcorealestategroup.com A home is likely the most costly asset you will ever own, and it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. The dream of homeownership can quickly turn into a...

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Be A Successful Landlord

Photo credit: michaelabramslaw.com Wondering how to be a successful landlord, here are a few tips that can help! Take your business seriously Tenants will not take you seriously if you do not take...

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