Year of the Tiger and How to Use it in Your Décor

Year of the Tiger and How to Use it in Your Décor

This year is the Year of the Tiger in Chinese New Year. Tigers are considered strong, brave, and independent. These magnificent animals also represent courage and ambition. There are approximately 3,500 tigers that are in the wild. With the rarity of tigers and the Year of the Tiger in Chinese astrology, you too can incorporate tigers into your home décor.  Or you just might have a tiger as your college mascot. Whatever the reason, here are some examples of how to use tigers in your home décor.

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10 Ways to Enjoy Your Home Outdoor Experience During the Summer

10 Ways To Enjoy Your Home Outdoor Experience During the Summer
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Depending on where you’re spending your summer, there are plenty of activities to undertake, whether you’re spending it at home or on vacation. If you’re looking to spend summer at home, whether it’s a wide-open backyard or a simple fire escape patio,  here are 10 ways to enjoy your home outdoor summer experience.

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Remodeling vs. Renovating: Which is Right for You?

Remodeling vs. Renovating: Which is Right for You?

The terms “renovation” and “remodel” are often used interchangeably. But it’s essential to understand the difference between these two types of projects, especially if you’re planning improvements for an existing home or a property you plan to purchase. While both a renovation and a remodel will ultimately improve a home’s living space and market value, each comes with its own set of advantages and drawbacks to consider before you decide which project is right for you.

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4 Ways to Naturally Clean Your Oven

4 Ways to Naturally Clean Your Oven
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Hate cleaning your oven?

If a trip to the dentist rates higher than the thought of spending hours scrubbing off burnt food and greasy gunk in the bowels of your kitchen oven, it’s no surprise your oven looks like it does!

Fortunately, it’s possible to avoid the nasty chemicals that are in commercially available oven cleaning products. In fact, chances are good you’ve already got all the ingredients you’ll need to get it done, without gagging on noxious fumes!

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Ep 009 – What to Expect as a First Time Homeowner

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When it comes to homeownership, first-time homeowners often have challenges. These challenges often surround home maintenance. Understanding the types of home maintenance that are necessary to manage a home and why home maintenance is important to keeping a home operating properly. If as a first-time homeowner, you need to hire someone to help with these tasks, how do you contract and interview these service providers? What can first-time homeowners look for when it comes to home management? Listen as John and Beth share their experience and tips for first-time homeowners.

IN THIS EPISODE:
● [01:46] Things first-time homeowners will need to be aware of
● [04:38] Types of maintenance first-time homeowners should be aware of
● [08:26] Smart home technology pros and cons
● [13:06] Costs for managing a home
● [18:40] Finding the right professionals to help with home maintenance
● [22:52] Paying attention to small inconsistencies in your home
● [26:43] First-time homeowner action items

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
● No matter what your age, no matter what generation you’re in, no matter where you live, you still struggle with the same things as a first-time homeowner.
● The specifics of maintenance fall into five categories: seasonal maintenance; maintaining the health of your home, like air quality; maintenance that keeps your home safely functioning; energy efficiency maintenance; and outdoor maintenance
● Preventive maintenance is extremely important in avoiding unexpected maintenance costs.
● When hiring maintenance professionals, first-time homeowners can utilize helpful platforms like Angie’s List, Porch, or others to find high quality professionals.
● Action step: Create a schedule for preventive home maintenance

LINKS MENTIONED:
www.homezada.com

BIO:
Elizabeth Dodson is a focused technology entrepreneur with successful skills in business development, sales, marketing, and finance with over 20 years of successful management of revenue producing partners. With great organizational skills balancing multiple roles and responsibilities as an entrepreneur and the drive to increase company revenues and user growth for a consumer technology solution with a partner solution to support the homeowner market.

John Bodrozic has start-up entrepreneur experience beginning with boot strapping, profitable growth, securing venture and corporate venture funding, acquisitions of technology companies, and selling a business to a publicly traded company.