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How to Fix Four Common Toilet Problems
Toilets are used repeatedly each day, so problems inevitably develop. Here are four common toilet problems you can fix yourself for...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 23, 20236 min read
Existing-Home Sales Housing Snapshot
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2023) – Existing-home sales retreated for the eleventh consecutive month in December, according to the National...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Emergency Egress Window: A Home Safety Essential
The grim statistics say that half of all residential fire deaths occur in bedrooms between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. That’s why building codes...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Potting Soil or Garden Soil — Which is Right For Your Plants?
When you buy plants at a garden center, you can also buy soil in which to plant them. Maybe you’ve wondered whether to get potting soil...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 18, 20232 min read
How to Clean Dirty Tile Grout
If you haven’t cleaned your tile grout in a while, it may be discolored, moldy or coated in soap scum. Here’s how to get your grout...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Don’t Try This At Home: Dangerous and Illegal DIY Projects
Home service contractors joke that they charge more to correct botched work a homeowner has attempted than to do the job themselves in...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 11, 20234 min read
The Best Home Gadgets of CES 2023
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is where the world's best electronics brands go to show off their latest tech, and while flashy TVs,...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 11, 20231 min read
MBS Highway — January 2023 Housing Survey
Each month, MBS Highway and ListReports survey our combined loan officer and real estate agent client bases to get their 60-second view...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Protecting Your Home With Fire Extinguishers
Fire can break out at your house even if you’re careful, so preparing ahead can save people and property. It’s a good idea to have fire...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 5, 20232 min read
Welcoming Your Plants Indoors For the Winter
Your houseplants may have flourished while basking in the summer sunshine outdoors, but come winter, it’s time to move those plants...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting: The Important Differences
We all know cleaning helps reduce our risk of illness, but do you know the distinction between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting?...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Protecting Your Home From Dangerous Radon Gas
Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. The gas is everywhere, but it...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Caring for Poinsettias
Nothing says Christmas like brilliant red poinsettias. Also available in other colors, these tropical plants can spread cheer throughout...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Snowstorm? No Problem
A massive snowstorm paralyzed the nation’s heartland in February 2021. Millions faced frozen pipes, freeze-burned plants and treacherous...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 21, 20222 min read
December To-Do List: Holiday Helpful Hints
December is a busy month — with holiday decorating, food prep and celebrations taking over the schedule. So go ahead and give yourself...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Broken Appliance: Should You Repair or Replace?
Your seven-year-old refrigerator is on the fritz. Should you spring for a repair or bite the bullet to replace the broken appliance?...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 16, 20223 min read
Celebrate a Happy and Sustainable Holiday Season
Christmas and other winter holidays bring excitement and good cheer, but they also create waste: lots of it. It’s estimated that more...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 10, 20222 min read
Tips for Organizing Kids’ Toys
If you’ve spent more time than you’d like down on your knees putting away Legos, Barbies, small cars and crayons, you’ve probably wished...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 10, 20222 min read
How Inflation and Rising Interest Rates Affect the Housing Market
Inflation has risen to levels not seen in the U.S. since the early 1980s. Interest rates are rising, too, and there are clear indications...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Can You Benefit From an Agricultural Tax Exemption?
Homeowners who live on agricultural acreage that meets a minimum size standard may qualify for a significant property tax break. Rules...
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