Mike Dixon's Blog

Posted on 09/26/2021

DIY Pest Control Hack Gardeners Should Know

Dealing with pests in your garden is frustrating. What’s worse is that with the plethora of pest control options available on the market it can seem impossible to make the right choice. This is especially tricky if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals present in most of the leading insecticide brands. Luckily, there are DIY options that...

Castile Soap

Diy

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Posted on 09/19/2021

3 Devices You Should Start Your Smart Entertainment Setup With

Building a home entertainment system isn't usually done overnight. It takes time to decide what speakers you want, whether you still need a DVD player in the digital age and how to configure your streaming device based on what you like to watch. We'll look at a few devices that will bring your entertainment system up to where...

Entertainment

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Posted on 09/12/2021

New to House Flipping? Here's Why You Should Avoid Structural Renovations

Image by timotavi from Pixabay The basic premise of house flipping seems like a simple enough business model. Buy an inexpensive house that requires renovations, make them, and sell it for more than you invested. However, it's important to remember that house upgrades and structural repairs are worlds apart. A savvy house flipper would be wise to understand...

Home Contractor

House Renovation

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Posted on 09/05/2021

3 De-Cluttering Tips to Try at Home

Clutter can accumulate in even the cleanest homes. While clutter does not bother everyone, it can lead to stress for those who want to live in a cleaner space. If you’re looking to conquer the clutter in your home, we’ve put together some tips to help you get started. Organize Your Mail For many, mail is the number...

Closet

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Posted on 08/31/2021

Another Property Sold - 4725 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Real Estate

Philadelphia

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Posted on 08/29/2021

Building A Sustainable Home

Image by 政徳吉田 from Pixabay Green living is all the rage, and you can fully immerse yourself in a sustainable lifestyle if you decide to build your own home rather than purchase an existing property. During the planning and design phase, you can work with your builder to incorporate sustainable features into your new construction home. After...

Green Home

New Construction

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Bring the Resort Home With These Backyard Tips

Image by Eric Simon from Pixabay Enjoying your outside spaces has never been more important. With canceled plans, limited travel and a complete upheaval of work and school schedules, it’s crucial to have an outdoor escape. While you might not be able to travel to a distant tropical resort, you can bring the resort home—specifically, to the backyard....

Backyard

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Posted on 08/15/2021

Your Guide to Living Green Roofs

Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels In building a sustainable home, every material decision matters. The choice of roof material and type can make an enormous difference both in your home’s energy efficiency and environmental impact. Because of the ever-growing demand for sustainable architecture and design, the number of options for sustainable roofing material continues to grow. One...

Eco Friendly Homes

Green Home

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Posted on 08/08/2021

3 Ways to Prepare Your Credit Before Your House Hunt Begins

Shopping for a new home should be an exciting experience, but if you are unsure of where you stand with your credit, it can be a little nerve-wracking. Having good credit will not only help you secure more favorable interest rates for your mortgage, but it can also help you avoid less favorable loan structures, higher down payments...

Credit

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Posted on 08/01/2021

Do Easements Affect My Property Value?

Image by Zach Schorr from Pixabay Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you might discover there is an easement attached to your property. If so, you’re probably wondering how this affects your property values. What is an Easement? In a nutshell, an easement is for one person to have explicit permission to have use of another person’s...

Home Value

Property

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Posted on 07/25/2021

Upgrading Your Home's Locks

Photo by NakoPhotography via Shutterstock Whether to protect your belongings when you’re not home or to protect your loved ones when they are, you might consider a security system. Burglars are getting smarter, and your home should follow suit. One way to improve your home’s security is by installing a smart lock. Replacement or Add-On In general, there...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 07/24/2021

Another Property Sold - 71 Colonial Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403

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