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Summer Landscaping: Improve Your Curb Appeal with These Simple Projects
While warm summer days are terrific for enjoying every minute of the season's long, sunny evenings, they're also a terrific opportunity to improve your landscaping. Our real estate agents know that the following tasks are ideal projects for days with warmer weather and will make a significant difference in your home's curb appeal.
- Restore Your Lawn
Though hot summer weather isn't conducive to growing lush, green grass, there are still things you can do to restore your lawn. Start by ensuring that any pests plaguing your yard are under control. You can control these pests by applying a suitable insecticide, or you can utilize an organic alternative, like introducing predatory nematodes. If yo...
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Summer Upgrades: The Benefits of Upgrading Your Windows and Doors
You love your new home. The only problem is, it gets a little hot in the summer. Cooling it off means running your A/C all day, which drives your utility bills up. Fortunately, there's a way to improve your comfort, efficiency, and a variety of other factors in your home: installing new, energy-efficient windows and doors. Here are some of the benefits of upgrading your windows and doors this summer.
- Reduced Air Leaks
One of the biggest culprits in driving your energy bills up is air leaks. The cool air from your A/C leaks out of your home, replaced by warm air from outside. Double or triple-paned windows provide an additional barrier that keeps outside air out and your cool, conditioned air in. Likewise new doors can create a better seal in your home, preventing air from getting in. This re...
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How to Refresh Your Basement This Summer
After looking at Augusta homes for sale, you've found the one you love. All that remains is a few tweaks and upgrades. In particular, the basement is cold, dark, and empty. You'd love to make it more comfortable and welcoming. Here are some ideas to refresh your basement this summer.
- Paint and Paneling
Choose a color or even several you like and use them to brighten up the drab walls. You can paint it all one solid color or create patterns that make the area more vibrant. Or, if you prefer a more elegant look, try wood paneling. Go to the lumber store and decide what kind and shade of wood you'd like. You can even...
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Spring Declutter: Where to Donate in the Kennebec Valley
Spring cleaning is far from just a time for scouring, scrubbing, and sprucing up spaces. It's also a great opportunity to clear out clutter, lighten your load, and support local nonprofits in the process. Items that you no longer need can make excellent donations, with a wide variety of donation centers located near Augusta homes for sale and across the Kennebec Valley. Our real estate agents have more details on local donation centers around the Kennebec Valley, just...
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Spring Cleaning Tips for Home Sellers in Augusta
Spring is a popular time for potential buyers to start their search, which means you'll want your home to stand out among the crowd of Augusta homes for sale. To help you get started, our real estate agents have put together a list of spring cleaning tips that will give your home the competitive edge it needs.
- Declutter and Organize
Before you start deep cleaning, it's important to declutter and organize your space. Begin by going through each room and getting rid of any...