Adelaida “Ady” M. Artime, P.A.'s Blog

Posted on 04/17/2022

No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it's still important to protect it from break-ins. How can you deter intruders from coming into your yard and attempting to break into your home? The following safety tips can help you discourage intruders from targeting your home. Keep Valuable Items Out of View Intruders sometimes target houses when they can...

Home Safety

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Posted on 04/10/2022

Community gardening: How to help beautify your neighborhood

Community gardening offers a slew of benefits such as creating green space, growing fresh food and maintaining native species, to name a few. They also bring communities together and help build strong relationships with your neighbors, all while helping to keep your neighborhood looking fantastic. But how do you get started beautifying the neighborhood with a community garden?...

Community Gardening

Community Gardens

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Posted on 04/03/2022

Home designing software advantages: A beginner's guide

Home designing software has become a popular way for homeowners and industry professionals to plan their interior design and build projects. Using computer technology, you can illustrate your design plans with software in a more accurate and efficient way. There are numerous benefits to using a home design software program and its unique features. Here is a guide...

Home Design Software

Home Designing Software

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Posted on 03/27/2022

Homeowners insurance: How much it will cost & why

If you’re a first-time homebuyer working on a budget for your future plans, you might be wondering about homeowners insurance - how much will it cost, anyway? Unfortunately, the answer can get complicated, as it depends on several factors. To help you budget for your first home, here is a quick guide to what goes in to determining...

Cost Of Insurance

Home Budget

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Posted on 03/20/2022

Top Things to Remember before Building Your Fence

Installing a fence for privacy or purely aesthetic reasons improves the peaceful enjoyment of a property. Privacy-seeking property owners often erect six-foot stockade-style fences in their backyards. The classic white picket fence positioned in front yards sets the table for perennial gardens, flowering shrubs and provides eye-catching curb appeal. However, there are a few items many homeowners accidentally...

Fence

Home Improvement

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Posted on 03/13/2022

3 Green Alternatives for Your Lawn

Image by Zdeněk Chalupský from Pixabay If you’re considering replacing your lawn with something more sustainable and low-maintenance, there are many options to choose from. Many homeowners hesitate to get rid of their lawn because they will miss the softness and lush green color of grass. Luckily, there are lots of alternatives that can satisfy that same aesthetic...

Artificial Turf

Backyard

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Posted on 03/06/2022

Cozy at home: How to safely use your fireplace

Chilly fall and winter nights are a great time to use your fireplace, but it's important to do so safely. Fireplaces can be hazardous regarding house fires, burns, carbon monoxide leaks and other dangers. Before using your fireplace, make sure you're familiar with the following safety tips. Schedule a cleaning and inspection Your fireplace should be cleaned and...

Fire Safety

Fireplace

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Posted on 02/27/2022

Bird's Nest Fern & Other Pet-Safe Ferns to Grow at Home

Ferns have been popular houseplants for decades. Despite their reputation for being picky about indoor conditions, ferns are easy to care for when given the right conditions. A great advantage to many ferns is their lack of toxicity, making them safe for households with pets. If you're interested in growing ferns at home, varieties like the bird's nest...

Ferns

Houseplants

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Posted on 02/20/2022

Home insulation: DIY tips for winterized windows

Planning for the cold weather months saves homeowners time and money. The financial savings involve reducing drafts and the energy losses, causing your bill to decline. These rank among the do-it-yourself home insulation strategies worth considering. 1: Address screen doors Many storm doors come with sliding glass panes and a screen option to allow fresh air to flow...

Energy Efficiency

Winterize Your Home

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Posted on 02/13/2022

Millage rates & property taxes

If you pay property taxes, you've likely encountered the term "millage rate." While the term is often used interchangeably with tax rates, there are some key differences to understand. To help you better navigate the world of property taxes, here is an overview of the basics of understanding millage rates: What does “millage” mean? Millage rate, also called...

Millage

Millage Rate

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Posted on 02/06/2022

How to Create a Carnivorous Plant Terrarium at Home

Sure, terrariums are vast and fascinating. But if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, try starting one for carnivorous plants. The easiest way to keep them happy is by building a terrarium all their own. Within that space, they can enjoy the perfect amount of light, humidity and tasty insects. Here’s what to do. Select Your...

Gardening

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Posted on 01/30/2022

Working With What You Have: Porch Decorating For Small Spaces

Photo by Julian Hochgesang on Unsplash If you have a small front porch you might feel as though you don’t have enough room to work with. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to decorate a front porch even with very little space. You might not have room for a big porch...

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