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Posted on 10/31/2021

Choosing the Perfect Paint Color for Your Home

You have a lot of freedom in painting the rooms inside your home, but that doesn't make it easy to pick a color. Whether you are the type of person who lives peacefully among neutral tones or you have a vibrant personality that requires bold colors, you will want to use these tips to help you choose the...

Colors

Diy

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Avoid These 3 Container Garden Mistakes

Creating a container garden is more than just beautiful design. In order for your container garden to thrive and look its absolute best you need to make sure the plants are happy and healthy. Here we’ll go over some of the most common mistakes and problems in container gardening and how to avoid them. Combining Plants With Incompatible...

Container Gardening

Flower Gardens

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Posted on 10/17/2021

4 Tips for Building a Modern Home

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Designing a home for today’s technologically advanced world requires considering more than just floor layout and wall color. While those aspects certainly remain important, homeowners should also think about how connected and environmentally friendly their home will be. If you’re designing a new home, here are four tips to help you build something...

Energy Efficiency

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Posted on 10/10/2021

4 Ways to Invest in Your Own Home

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Investing in real estate doesn’t require buying new property. If you already own a home, improving it is one of the best long-term investments you can make. You can increase your home’s value and make life more comfortable for yourself at the same time. Here are some of the best ways to invest...

Hardwood Floors

Home Impovements

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Create a Rustic Walkway with Native Stones

Image by Nancy Buron from Pixabay If you're like many homeowners who prefer a natural landscape plan, your outdoor living space undoubtedly features lush vegetation and bright, blooming flowers. However, you might also have the sense that something is missing but can't quite put your finger on what it might be. If this describes you, the missing element...

Hardscape

Outdoor Design

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Here's Why You Should Hire a Contractor to Help With Your Fixer-Upper

When everyday people dive into renovating a fixer-upper, they often regret not enlisting the support of a contractor in advance. The lucrative return on investment of reality shows sometimes oversimplifies the process. As construction professionals sometimes warn, what you don't know can cost money. That's why it's essential to work with a contractor when considering a house-flip or...

Buy A Fixer Upper

Fixer Upper

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Posted on 09/19/2021

How to Prepare for Renting Your Multi Family Home

Photo by Tumisu via Pixabay Before renting out a multi-family property, you should take steps to protect yourself from personal liability if anything were to happen. Without the right protections in place, you could end up on the hook for damages caused by fires, crimes and more – even if you did not cause the situation yourself. Thankfully,...

Home Owners Insurance

Rental Property

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Posted on 09/12/2021

Basement and Foundation Waterproofing: New Construction Basics

Photo by Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels When building a new home, builders put a water-resistant coating on any part of the block crawlspace or basement that is underground. This is typically good enough to protect your foundation for years. However, after time, or if you have a drainage problem, the coating becomes less effective. Moisture and even water...

Basement

Foundation

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Posted on 09/05/2021

Can Contingencies Benefit Sellers?

Contingency clauses in a real estate contract typically come from the buyer. However, there are some contingencies sellers can use in a sale negotiation as well. While they’re less common, knowing the basics can help in selling your home. Here are the main contingencies every seller should know: Kick-Out Clause A kick-out clause is a useful balance to...

Contingency

Contingent

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Posted on 08/29/2021

3 Reasons Why You Should Plant a Victory Garden

Victory gardens have been a tradition ever since the first World War. Growing your own vegetables, fruits and other edible crops at home can have major benefits, no matter the size and complexity of your garden. Here are some of the top reasons victory gardens are still beneficial in a modern world: Know Exactly What’s In Your Food...

Environmentally Friendly

Gardening

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Posted on 08/22/2021

7 Brilliant Storage Solutions to Build Into Your Space

Photo by Max Vakhtbovych from Pexels Whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, you need storage. Designing your home with spectacular, well-designed storage nooks in mind can make your life so much easier. Consider building these storage solutions into your new home. 1. In-Wall Storage Solutions Utilizing the space between studs to create built-in shelves or storage nooks...

Built In

Closet

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Posted on 08/27/2021

9773 Jordan Avenue NE, Hanover, MN 55341 is now new to the market!

Bring Spring into your new home featuring 4 season porch, vaulted ceilings, an abundance of glass, and panoramic views of the pond and wetland area. Main floor laundry, hard surface flooring, fireplace & W/O LL W/2brs & Lg Fam Rm. & oversized 3 car garage. Full custom-building available. Many lots to choose from for custom home building of all building styles and floor plans. Fieldstone Family Homes would enjoy working with you to build your client's dream...

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