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Shorewest’s Shares How to: Make My Home More Energy Efficient in the Summer

Before it gets too warm, it’s time to make sure your home is ready for the hot weather. Summer months can bring some of the highest energy costs of the year — with the highest demand for air conditioning. Keeping …
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How Do I Keep My Lawn Healthy Throughout the Summer?

“This is the time of year people are enjoying their outdoor spaces the most, so it’s necessary these areas are in tip-top shape,” says Harold Enger, Certified Turfgrass Professional and Certified Ornamental Landscape Professional. “Keeping lawns healthy now will also …
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Ask an Agent: How do I get my home ready for summer?

Now that the temperature’s rising, it’s time to get your home ready to enjoy the warm weather. But before you crank up the air conditioning and turn on the sprinklers, make sure you inspect your house. 1. Tune up your …
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Shorewest REALTORS® shares: 20 Ways to Transform your Backyard for an Unforgettable Summer

  As Memorial Day approaches this weekend, we have officially entered the outdoor season. The outdoor season is also known as the short window of opportunity that Mother Nature allows us to enjoy the outdoors — without the snow and …
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Shorewest Round-up: Home-Centric Mother’s Day Ideas

From the Mother Nature Network, gifts for the gardening mom to help her indulge her green thumb. Lowes features some of their best products for moms on their Mother’s Day Inspiration Pinterest board, as well as some creative projects. Modern …
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Shorewest Round Up: Real Estate Links We Love

Enjoy this weekend by catching up on some fun home-related posts from across the internet! Image courtesy of Huffington Post Homes Twitter, @HuffPostHomes  See which sitcom characters would actually be able to afford their apartments with “Sitcom Cribs”. It even includes …
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Small Changes, Big Impact – Help Sell Your Home Faster

What are some of the most inexpensive ways to help your home sell faster? Follow these great tips to improve your home’s appeal and show impact! Replace your switch covers. For as little as 50 cents per cover, it’s a …
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Small Storage Solution for Every Space in Your Home

Suffering from a lack of space in your home? No matter which room, these space-saving techniques will help maximize room throughout your house. Bedroom Sometimes it feels like a squeeze to put in two bedside tables in a smaller bedroom. …
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Splurge or Save: Easy Ways to Update Your Kitchen

Cabinets Splurge: Refacing (adding new cabinet fronts and doors) can help dress up your cabinets if the layout already works in your kitchen. Save: Repaint dark, dated wood with bright, fresh paint to open up your space. (Bonus) Save: Consider …
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Shorewest’s Fireplace Safety Tips Keep You Toasty This Winter

With the wind chill and temperatures getting lower and lower, now is the perfect time to cozy up to a warm fireplace. Fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of home-heating fires, so follow these simple tips to keep you …
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