Mike Roberts
Organizing Your Linen Closet:
A little organization and a fair amount of purging can turn even a modest linen closet into a functional space for a family. Here are a...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Let’s Make a Deal: Buyer Strategies
You don’t need to be a steely eyed negotiator to get a good deal on a house, but it helps if you do your homework and make a solid offer...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 21, 20214 min read
Your Guide to Buying a New Construction Home
Getting the keys to a freshly built house is exciting, but buying one requires the same steps as purchasing an existing home coupled with...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Best Bathroom Lighting Ideas
Since your bathroom is where you prepare to meet the day, good bathroom lighting is essential to looking your best. Here’s how to...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 13, 20211 min read
Cinnamon Crumb Cake
Ingredients For cake: 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 13, 20213 min read
Troubleshooting Garage Door Opener Problems
It only happens when you’re in a hurry: Your garage door opener malfunctions and you cannot get out of — or into — your house. Garage...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 7, 20211 min read
Italian Wedding Soup
Ingredients For meatballs: ¼ cup breadcrumbs 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 egg 1 lb. ground chicken For soup: 2...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 7, 20213 min read
Six Ways Your Neighbor Can Sabotage Your Home Sale
You can spruce up your home to perfection before you put it on the market, but problems on your neighbor’s property could still make...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 7, 20213 min read
Pest Inspections in the Home Sales Process
The question of pest inspections often arises during the process of selling a house. Is a pest inspection a regular part of an overall...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 29, 20203 min read
Cozy Up to the Hygge Lifestyle
Americans live life on the go. With traffic jams, deadlines and busy schedules winding us up tight, perhaps it’s no surprise that the...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 29, 20202 min read
Easy Solutions to Christmas Storage
Pesky strings of Christmas lights and broken ornaments are a tradition we’d rather trash than treasure. Here’s how to avoid getting...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 29, 20202 min read
A Gift for January 2021: Ten Tips for a Healthy Home
We’re kicking 2020 to the curb and showing some love for 2021 with a January to-do list to help you launch a successful new year. Here...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 23, 20202 min read
How Accurate is a Zestimate?
The real estate website Zillow offers an online home valuation known as a Zestimate. Some homeowners find the Zestimate to be accurate,...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 23, 20203 min read
Preventing Package Theft from Porch
The ease of online purchasing is one of life’s simple joys. One of life’s most vexing aggravations is having that purchase stolen from...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 15, 20202 min read
City Limits: What It Takes to Build In the Country
While the majority of homeowners in America live in subdivisions, some prospective homeowners dream of wide open spaces and a quiet...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 15, 20202 min read
The Warm and Cozy Facts on Fireplace Choices
There’s little doubt why fireplaces are such a popular feature in homes. They conjure up thoughts of a warm and cozy home on a chilly...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Creating a Winter Wonderland With Outdoor Christmas Decorations
You don’t need to hire a professional designer to have a magically festive home that’s the envy of the neighborhood. Here’s how to create...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 8, 20202 min read
FHA raises loan limit by nearly $25,000
Given massive year-over-year gains in home prices, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasing its 2021 loan limit in most of...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 2, 20202 min read
When to Hire a Pro to Avoid DIY Disasters
Do-it-yourselfers, empowered by YouTube videos and well-produced cable TV shows, have no doubt saved themselves serious money by tackling...
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Mike Roberts
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Preventing Package Theft from Your Porch
The ease of online purchasing is one of life’s simple joys. One of life’s most vexing aggravations is having that purchase stolen from...
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