Category Archives: Tips
Set the Mood: 5 Colors for a Calming Bedroom
Stressed? Can’t sleep? Consider one of these cool, soothing hues for your walls
Avoid these Home Horrors
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Pumpkin Pulp Will Scare Your Disposal to Death
Put your pumpkin pulp into the trash to spare your disposal (and other plumbing pipes) a horrible death. Read
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Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at Your Entryway?
Is your front entryway ready for Halloween visitors? Keep everything fun and accident-free with these seven safety tips. Read
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Tips on How To Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests
Is your home ready for holiday visits from friends and family? Here’s how to prepare for the invasion. Read
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LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips
LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you. Read
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5 Holiday Hosting Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them. Read
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Start Your 2015 Home Search Smartly
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How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House
When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Read
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Keep Your Home Purchase on Track
You’ve found your dream home. Make sure missteps don’t prevent a successful closing. Read
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4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that homeownership will fit in your budget. Read
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7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home
By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home. Read
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8 Tips for Finding Your New Home
A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. Read
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Cooler Weather Prep: Windows & Doors
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How to Insulate a Garage Door
Garage insulation cuts energy bills and street noise. Here’s how to insulate your garage door. Read
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Got Leaky Windows? 3 Low-Cost Tips to Fix Them
I used to hang an extra woolly robe in my bathroom because my post-shower route took me past a window so drafty it made me wonder about the etymology of “window.” Turns out it comes from the Anglo-Saxon “vindr” and “auga,” which translates as “wind eye.” How appropriate. Read
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How to Inspect Windows and Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks
Inspect windows and doors regularly to stop air and water leaks that mean costly energy and repair bills. We’ll show you how. Read
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Choosing an Exterior Door
You should understand the pros and cons of steel, fiberglass, and wood exterior doors before choosing the one that’s right for you. Read
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Deck the Halls!
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How to Care for Poinsettias
Here’s how to care for poinsettias and keep them alive and happy for 6 to 8 weeks. Read
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10 Christmas Light Tips to Save Time, Money, and (Possibly) Your Life
Here’s how to light up your Christmas light display safely and economically. Read
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Solar Christmas Lights: Should You Make the Switch?
Solar Christmas lights don’t cost anything to operate, but are they better than plug-in LED strings? Read
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LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips
LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you. Read
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Real Christmas Trees vs. Fake Christmas Trees: Which are Greener?
How do real Christmas trees and fake Christmas trees stack up when it comes to the environment and cost? We’ve got the dirt. Read
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Happy Veterans Day!
We are so thankful to all the brave men & women who have served our country and defended our rights… not the least of which is the pursuit of the “American Dream” of homeownership!
We are also thankful that our government has developed and maintained the wonderful VA loan program that enables veterans to become homeowners! This fantastic product enables veterans to purchase a home with 0 money down AND without a monthly PMI payment! To read more about the program, click here.
If you are interested in applying for a VA loan with a trusted local lender and finding a VA eligible home to purchase, please contact a Crown agent today!
Get Your Home Ready for Halloween!
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Pumpkin Pulp Will Scare Your Disposal to Death
Put your pumpkin pulp into the trash to spare your disposal (and other plumbing pipes) a horrible death. Read
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Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at Your Entryway?
Is your front entryway ready for Halloween visitors? Keep everything fun and accident-free with these seven safety tips. Read
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Egging, Toilet Papering: How to Clean Up After Halloween Pranks
Halloween cleanup can be the scariest thing about the holiday. Here’s a tip sheet on how to remove eggs, toilet paper, wax, and other messes that go bump in the night. Read
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Homeowners Insurance Protects You from Halloween Horrors
When zombies, Snookies, and Lady Gagas storm your front door this weekend, don’t fear! Your homeowners insurance will protect you from Halloween mishaps. Read
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What’s Causing Those Footsteps in the Attic and Other Spooky Sounds and Smells?
Are you haunted by strange noises and weird odors? With the proper maintenance, you’ve got more than a ghost of a chance to rest easy. Read
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Fall Home Maintenance
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How to Replace Weather Stripping
When weather stripping on doors and windows gets worn out, cold air comes sneaking in. Here’s how to replace weather stripping and stop air leaks. Read
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Fall Maintenance Checklist
You’ll be ready for winter’s worst and head off expensive repairs when you complete this checklist of 10 essential fall maintenance tasks. Read
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How to Clean Up Your Garden for Fall & Winter
Tidy your garden for fall and winter before the first frost to keep it comely even after the growing ends. Read
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Fall Lawn Care: 4 Ways to Say G’Night For The Winter
Labor Day through Halloween is your window for preparing lawns for a lush spring. Read
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4 Leaf Removal Tools that Clear Yards of Fall Debris
Just for fun, take an inventory of all the leaf removal tools cluttering your garage. Read
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