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Posted on 07/17/2022
How to Make Simple & Delicious Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is an old standby regarding potluck recipes. Most recipes take less than an hour to make and involve inexpensive ingredients you might already have in your kitchen. However, since pasta salad is such a diverse dish, there is an overwhelming amount of different recipes available. If you’re not sure where to start, here is a simple...
Gatherings
Gatherings
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Posted on 07/10/2022
Fun & full of potential: Weird features of old houses
While trends and necessities change, some so-called weird features of old houses can still delight the modern homeowner. What some might consider useless and old-fashioned might be the perfect opportunity for timeless style and vintage charm. But which of these unusual features are the most-loved? From strange to whimsical, here are some of the best outdated and odd...
Accessories
Dumbwaiter
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Posted on 06/28/2022
FREDERICK, MD Real Estate Market Update 6/28/2022
Click here to view FREDERICK, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 06/26/2022
HVAC: Top reasons for routine maintenance
Your HVAC system is responsible for keeping your home feeling as warm or cool as needed, so it's important to keep it in good condition. Wear and tear can occur as your HVAC system runs over the years, which can result in damage or inefficient heating and cooling. Having routine HVAC maintenance done can help keep your system...
Air Quality
Home Maintenance
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Posted on 06/19/2022
3 Key Things to Know About Granite Countertops
Your kitchen counter is one of the most heavily used surfaces in the home. Everything from food preparation to working from home can happen in the kitchen, and the countertop material plays a major role in those activities and the overall look and feel of the kitchen. Granite has been a popular choice for decades. However, there are...
Budget
Budget
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Posted on 06/12/2022
Cleanup: Tips for After Your Home Shindig
Getting together with friends and family can be a very rewarding experience. Good food, great conversations, time well-spent with the ones you love and a chance to show off your home. However, when all the festivities are done, you’re often left with a mess you probably don’t want to contend with. Here are 3 simple ways to minimize...
Cleaning
Cleaning
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Posted on 06/05/2022
Your guide to video cables: Types & styles to know
Setting up your own home theater requires basic knowledge of video cables. Types of cables for video, audio and a combination of both are necessary to a functional home theater system. However, the amount of different cables can seem confusing. How do you know which video cables you need? Luckily, there are only four basic types of cables...
Hdmi
Coax Cable
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Posted on 05/29/2022
FREDERICK, MD Real Estate Market Update 5/29/2022
Click here to view FREDERICK, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 05/29/2022
Container gardens: Design tips
If you’re low on outdoor space, creating container gardens might be the perfect solution. Planting multiple varieties of plant in the same container saves space and gives you the opportunity to flex your creativity. However, there’s more to container gardens than just sticking several plants in one pot. If you want to design beautiful and healthy container gardens,...
Container Garden
Container Gardening
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Posted on 05/22/2022
Residential projects requiring a build permit: What you need to know
Before you make any major changes to your property, investigate what type of build permit you need. Even if you’re just remodeling your home, construction permits are required for most projects. Here is a basic guide to the types of major home remodeling projects requiring a permit: Demolition If you’re demolishing any outdoor or indoor structure, you’ll need...
Building Codes
Building Permits
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