Mike Roberts
How to Open Those Stuck Windows
It’s refreshing to open windows to let in fresh air on a beautiful spring or autumn day. But what if your window won’t budge? Here’s a...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 24, 20214 min read
So You Want to Build a Swimming Pool
If you’ve dreamed of having an in-ground pool just a cannonball leap from your backdoor, you may have an idealized image of what...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 11, 20212 min read
August To-Do’s: Winding Down from Summer
August is a terrific month to savor those last days of summer while at the same time prepping for the fall season. Then, finally, it’s...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 11, 20212 min read
College Move-In Day: How to Prepare
Moving a son or daughter off to college is an emotional milestone, especially during their freshman year. Here is a checklist to make the...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 11, 20213 min read
Safe Student Housing for Off-Campus Rentals
Rising on-campus housing costs and waiting lists for college dorms may mean you and your students are looking for a house or apartment...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 27, 20213 min read
How to Buy a House Before You Sell
Across the country, a shortage of houses for sale coupled with strong demand has led to homes selling mere days after going on the...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 27, 20213 min read
When That Expensive Appliance Purchase Goes Bad
Home appliances offer great convenience … until they don’t. So what should you do when that sleek new appliance has a defect? Doing...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 27, 20213 min read
Keep These Closing Documents When You Buy a Home
When you close on the purchase of a house, it seems the stream of documents will never end. Closings can easily involve 100 pages of...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Conquer the Accumulation of Clutter
It happens to the best of us: We accumulate stuff over a lifetime which becomes annoying clutter throughout the house. Your...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Should You Remodel Before Selling Your Home?
Home sales in many parts of the country are red hot. With houses selling so briskly, is it worth the money to remodel a kitchen or bath...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 7, 20213 min read
From Here to There: Transplanting Trees and Shrubs
There may come a time when you decide a tree or shrub in your landscape would look better in another spot. You can successfully...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 7, 20213 min read
Getting Comfortable with Choosing the Right Sofa
Selecting a new sofa is a major decision. The focal point of most family rooms and living rooms, they get a lot of use, they provide...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 2, 20212 min read
July To-Do List – Summer Fun and Chores to Keep You Busy
Summer is in full swing, and the heat is on. Keep your cool by tackling this set of (mostly) indoor chores to keep your home in shape and...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 2, 20213 min read
Keep Your Deck Safe With Proper Construction and Maintenance
A gorgeous deck in the backyard is a place to relax with family and friends. Occasionally, though, you’ve heard news stories about...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Showcasing Work-From-Home Space When Selling Your Home
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused seismic changes in American workspaces, with large numbers of employees now working from home. As remote...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Homemade chocolate chip keto cookies – deliciously soft, flourless, and completely sugar free!
Ingredients 1 cup finely ground almond flour 2-4 tbsp chocolate chips or sugar free chocolate chips 2 tbsp powdered sugar or powdered...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 24, 20213 min read
The Truth About Consumer Credit
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about consumer credit. Many commonly accepted notions are simply wrong. Here’s what will build...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Is a Zero-Lot-Line Home for You?
For homeowners wanting little or no yard to maintain, a zero-lot-line home may be the answer. What is a zero lot line home, and is it...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Financing the Construction of a New Home
Building a new home is far different from purchasing an existing house. While you may be familiar with typical purchase contracts and...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Safe Removal of Poison Ivy From Your Landscape
Poison ivy is not just a hazard for kids at summer camp. This toxic plant can show up in your landscape and, when touched, cause people...
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