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Smart Moving Tips for Homeowners With Pets

Posted by Josh Arnold on June 23, 2022 in  uncategorized
You may be ready to start an exciting adventure in a new home, but what about your pets? Some furry family members may find moving to an unfamiliar place stressful, but there are ways to ease them into it with a little advance planning. Pet-Friendly Properties Living harmoniously with pets is a top priority for homeowners. The APPA National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Products Association estimates that 70% of all U.S. households – roughly 90.5 million – owns one or more pets. That’s a r... read more

4 Ways to Cool Off Your Energy Bill

Alternatives like energy-efficient windows, doors and electronics, filters and shading can help chill your home with less energy
Posted by Josh Arnold on June 23, 2022 in  uncategorized
Gear up for summer by giving your air conditioner a break and lowering your energy bill at the same time with these home cooling methods. Alternatives like energy-efficient windows, doors and electronics, filters and shading can help chill your home with less energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Dress Your Windows During peak daylight, it’s a good idea to keep window coverings closed to block the sun’s heat. Consider window awnings or roll-down shades for the outside of your home... read more

Tech To Smarten Up Your Household Cleaning

This real-life tech is accessible for everyone to make life a little easier.
Posted by Josh Arnold on June 23, 2022 in  uncategorized
Need a little help around the house? Today’s technological gadgets can clean gutters, mow lawns, vacuum floors and even clean your toilet bowls. This real-life tech is accessible for everyone to make life a little easier. Check out these cool ideas for some smart home cleaning gadgets. Say Goodbye to the Pool Boy Robotic pool cleaners can brush, scrub, vacuum and filter your pool’s surface, making them just as handy, if not more so, than your typical pool maintenance company. Say goodbye to p... read more

Five Tips for an Awesome Outdoor Movie Night

There’s something magical about watching a movie under the stars!
Posted by Josh Arnold on June 23, 2022 in  uncategorized
There’s something magical about watching a movie under the stars with friends. If you’re not close to one of the few drive-in theaters still in existence, no worries – you can easily transform your backyard into an outdoor home theater. Here are five tips for turning your backyard into a pop-up movie theater. Projector and Screen If you want to capture the essence of the drive-in theater, there’s no substitute for a good projector. An outdoor projector should be at least 1,200 lumens, a... read more

Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space

There’s nothing quite like a relaxing summer day in the backyard!
Posted by Josh Arnold on June 23, 2022 in  uncategorized
We all want to spend as much time as we can outside during the summer months. There’s nothing quite like a relaxing summer day in the backyard with friends, hosting a barbeque or enjoying an evening under the stars around the firepit. Summer is made for chilling and breathing in the fresh air and just unwinding after a long day. So this month, ramp up your outdoor space and bring your indoor style right to your backyard. Bonus Living SpacesMore and more, people are treating their backyard spaces as ... read more