When it comes to home updates that provide the best return on investment (ROI), certain projects tend to add more value than others. Here are some of the top updates: 1. Minor Kitchen Remodel: – ROI: ~70-80% – Details: Updating cabinets (refacing or painting), replacing countertops (quartz or granite), installing ...
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As a homeowner, is there anything less inconvenient or more stressful than having water flood your basement? With all of the regular maintenance tasks that are on your to-do list, sump pump maintenance is an important one. The average lifespan of a sump pump is approximately seven years, which can ...
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Thinking About Going Solar? Phil is a great resource if you have thought about installing solar panels on your home. In this short videos I learned a few surprising things and I definitely think it is worth the watch. When you are ready to set up a free consultation, you ...
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The Platinum Group Vendor Partner of the month is The Junkluggers. If you have unwanted furniture, appliances, broken electronics, or other types of junk, their team can remove these unwanted items and make sure they go to a good cause. Whatever you have, they will donate, recycle, or upcycle it ...
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In this Ask the Expert video, we are talking all about carpet care with Cindy of ReClaim-It Restoration & Carpet Care in Ashburn. I learned so much! Did you know that you can dye a bleach stain and fix a hole in the carpet? Watch to learn more about how ...
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In this edition of Ask the Expert, I talk with Dianne Buckley of Staged Envy. What is the process of staging like and how does it help sell your home? To learn more about staging your home for sale and staging to live, visit Dianne’s website: https://stagedenvy.com/ She can also ...
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In this edition of Ask the Expert, I talk with Brandon, a home inspector with Donofrio and Associates. He talks about the five most common maintenance things that homeowners are not doing. You would be surprised at what they are and how easy they are to do. ...
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I have been through many home inspections and there are definitely common things that happen with every home. I wanted to start a mini video series where I talk with experts in different areas about the things they wish homeowners knew. In this short video, I am talking with Tony, ...
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How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation Do you have an outdated kitchen? Overrun backyard? Unusable basement space? If you have a home renovation project on your mind, the first thing you have to consider is how you are going to finance it. Here are the most common options to ...
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