Category: Home maintenace
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Home maintenance: Home maintenance tasks that are often overlooked
When it comes to home maintenance, there are certain tasks that often slip through the cracks, leaving homeowners vulnerable to unexpected repairs down the line. These overlooked maintenance tasks may not be top of mind, but they’re crucial for keeping your habitat in tip-top shape. From ensuring gutters are clean to checking for hidden leaks,…
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How To Lower Electric Bill This Winter
As winter approaches, the drop in temperatures often corresponds to a rise in electricity bills. The battle to keep your home warm and cozy can sometimes lead to unexpected spikes in energy consumption. However, fear not! In this comprehensive guide, the team at Habitat for Humanity of Broward will explore practical and cost-effective strategies on…
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
As the summer comes to an end and as we slowly near the end of the year, we might start thinking about our fall checklists pertaining to home maintenance. Why is this essential? For starters, the weather may become cooler, winds may take up speed, and getting your home repair list done in time can…
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11 Home Repairs You Can Do By Yourself
While homeownership is the ultimate goal for most of us, and it manages to instill a sense of pride and joy, having a place you call home also means that you will have to maintain your home – and things can add up really quickly. Still, there’s no need to be afraid of homeownership and…
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9 Ways to Save On Home Insurance
Some might think that a homeowner can only reduce the cost of homeowner insurance by using witchcraft or some other type of magic. Jokes aside, many people are convinced that they can’t really save on homeowner’s insurance unless they make a few significant changes that may alter their plan. Homeownership can often be overwhelming and…
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13 Ways of Keep Your Florida Home Cool
Having a Florida home is a dream come true for most of us. The sunny skies, the beautiful green horizon, and the warm days are perfect for enjoying more days near a pool or beach than the average person. Even during the winter, the temperatures are high enough across the state to bask in the…
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A Homeowners Guide To Insurance For Natural Disasters
Some people might not know this, but natural disaster insurance is real. These policies cover damages from various disasters, including floods, hurricanes, tornados, and more. Mother Nature can sometimes be cruel; that’s a fact. It’s just enough to see the last few years to realize that disasters can cause extensive damages worth billions of dollars.…
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Florida Home Maintenance Tips
Owning a home is truly a dream come true, but it also means new responsibilities. More specifically, you are the one in charge of house maintenance, both inside and outside. Yearly home maintenance tasks and running costs will differ depending on the home’s size and location. Regarding homeownership in Florida, the heat and the humidity…
