Barbara Whelan's Blog

Posted on 11/03/2024
Pest Control for Your Plants: What to Know About Whiteflies
Keeping plants at home means contending with the occasional pest. While some garden pests are just an annoyance, others can cause damage and even threaten the life of your plants. One common pest is the whitefly, which can infest both your outdoor garden and indoor houseplants. Here is a guide to everything you need to know about whiteflies:...
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Posted on 10/27/2024
Homeowners insurance requirements for veterans: Key info to know
While VA loans come with numerous benefits, they share many of the same requirements as conventional loans. For veterans seeking a VA loan to purchase a home, it's often required to purchase a homeowners insurance policy. Here is the basic info about homeowners insurance requirements: Is homeowners insurance required for a VA loan? Just like most conventional mortgages,...
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Posted on 10/20/2024
3 Key differences between recasting mortgage and refinancing it
When it comes to home finance, your monthly mortgage...
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Posted on 10/13/2024
How to design a home gym: Ideas to inspire
As it becomes more common for people to work from home,...
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Posted on 10/06/2024
Tips & tricks to help keep your home organized
Whether you're a homeowner or a renter, running a household...
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Posted on 09/29/2024
Why landlord insurance is a great investment
Renting out a property can be very profitable, which...
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Posted on 09/22/2024
How to incorporate Mid-Mod with these four DIY ideas
Affectionately known as Mid-Mod, this mid-century interior design movement is heavily influenced by the angular, funky style of the middle of the 20th century. It takes the best of what the late 1950s and early 1960s had to offer and gives it a contemporary twist. Here are four DIY Mid-Mod home decor projects to try: DIY hairpin leg...
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Posted on 09/15/2024
Designing your dream home interior & exterior: How to get started
If you're designing a custom home interior and exterior, there are countless options available to you. Sometimes the amount of options and freedom can be more overwhelming than working within a strict template. Luckily, there are some simple ways to approach the process to make it easier to design your perfect living space. Here are some tips for...
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Posted on 09/08/2024
Property upgrades: A guide to increasing the value of your home
The best renovations and home improvement projects...
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Posted on 09/01/2024
Japanese landscaping ideas to incorporate at home
For homeowners wanting to create a space of zen and...
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Posted on 08/25/2024
Fix-and-Flip With No Experience Necessary
Is it possible to flip houses for profit with no experience? Luckily, this is one area of real estate investment that is viable even for beginners. Here is a simple beginner's guide to house flipping to get you started: Step 1: Find a Cash Source Flipping a house requires more cash up front than with a traditional home...
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Posted on 08/18/2024
Sustainable gardening secrets
Sustainable gardening is an excellent way to make your...
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