Outdoor Pest Control: 7 Tips to Healthier Plants

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If you love watching green things grow it can be frustrating watching them get taken out by pesky invaders. One unwelcome destructive insect can quickly turn your green paradise into a battleground. 

These tiny invaders can wreak havoc on our plants, damaging their leaves, stems, and even killing them. Fortunately, there are a number of ways we can rid ourselves of these pests, so read on to learn more.

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12 Creative Ideas for a Summer Garden Makeover

Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a great time to make over your garden. Whether you own your home or rent, here are twelve creative ideas to make your space truly stand out.

Purchase colorful planters

Sure, modern black planters can be beautiful. However, summer brings to mind bright colors and whimsical decor. You can purchase planters in bright colors like pink, turquoise, or yellow. Also, consider buying several different sizes and arranging them throughout your garden to bring some vibrancy and variation to your outdoor space.

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6 Tips for Managing Multiple Homes

As a homeowner with multiple properties, I don’t have to tell you that managing them can be quite a challenge. From maintenance and finances to communication and time management, there’s a lot on your plate. 

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6 DIY Home Storage Projects to Declutter Your Space This Summer

Spring is generally touted as the perfect month for cleaning and resetting your home. But summer is usually when we’re using our spaces most — whether we’re off from work and enjoying a staycation or having friends over for parties or outdoor barbecues. That makes summer the perfect time to finally declutter and downsize your space.

If you struggle to keep your home clean, the problem might not be your habits — it may be that you have more stuff than you’re able to keep up with. Keeping your house looking flawless means you need to have a set space to store every item you own. And if you don’t, it may be time to scale back. This will make maintaining your home easier and make it simpler to sell your house (if you decide to) later on.

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Understanding Home Equity: How to Leverage Your Biggest Asset

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For many homeowners, their home represents their largest and most valuable asset. Beyond providing shelter, a home can also serve as a powerful financial tool by providing the ability to use your home’s equity. 

Understanding home equity and how to leverage it effectively can unlock a lot of opportunities for homeowners. But before we get into the benefits, let’s get some definitions out of the way first. 

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