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Virginia’s Homestead Laws

Image by succo from Pixabay Virginia's homestead exemptions protect some of the equity in your home from creditors and bankruptcy. If you are doing well, you might not even think of this. However, circumstances could change quickly – all it takes is someone getting sick or in an accident and not ...

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Starting a Backyard Garden

Not every homeowner is willing or able to dedicate backyard space to a big garden, but the size of your garden shouldn’t deter you from looking into options for a very rewarding hobby. Whether through simply growing a few herbs or flowers in containers, or by tilling a plot for bountiful ...

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5 Ways to Incorporate Bright Colors into Your Home (without overwhelming a room)

Photo by Ferenc Keresi via Pixabay Color can – and should – be used to decorate your home, but for most of us, too much bright color is more obnoxious than invigorating. Those screaming bright yellow walls may look amazing in the magazine spread, but you may not be prepared to live ...

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Rotting wood & your windows: Costs & considerations

Homeowners budgeting for repairs might wonder, "how much does it cost to repair wood rot around windows?" Window frames are important for insulation, and damaged or rotting wood frames can lead to leaky windows. No matter the extent of the issue, it's helpful to know what to expect ...

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