July 02, 2024 | Texas REALTORS® Staff Buying a home is exciting. However, scammers may try to use your excitement and inexperience against you. Watch out for these attempts to defraud you. Partner Companies Be wary if you receive a letter from a company claiming to be a partner or associated with your mortgage lender […]
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It’s time to take a stand against unwanted guests at summer picnics. That’s right, we’re talking about mosquitoes. Nothing ruins a backyard barbecue like the smell of mosquito repellant wafting through the air, not to mention itchy, swollen bug bites. Fortunately, some household items can work double-duty as a mosquito repellant and are surprisingly effective. […]
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Two decades after hitting store shelves, Magic Erasers have developed a miraculous reputation, and for good reason. Soap scum? Banished. Wall scuffs? Begone. Sticker residue from your thrift store finds? No one will ever know the deal you got (unless you tell them). Turns out, these magical sponges aren’t supernatural scrubbers, but rather repurposed insulating […]
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We all have that one chore we secretly enjoy doing. Maybe it’s folding laundry and the zen state you can enter when you do it or pulling a vacuum across a carpet and hearing all the bits of debris you just sucked up. But most chores don’t fall into this category. Not even close. Most […]
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During the dog days of summer, there’s nothing like returning home, cranking the AC, and standing directly in front of the vent for a solid 30 minutes. But while it may tempt you to set the thermostat as low as possible during these warmer months, doing so isn’t such a great idea. In terms of […]
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Nothing is better than feeling a sense of accomplishment after scrubbing your home from top to bottom — the floors sparkle, the furniture is dust-free, and the water stains on your shower are gone. But there are spots in every home that are often neglected during a cleaning session and become intimidating collections of dust, […]
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Results: This method worked fine for me. I don’t think I noticed a huge difference, and it certainly didn’t make the cutlery shine the way the cream of tartar did. But there were fewer hard water stains, and the ones that remained were easier to wipe away. The lift level was much easier, though, so […]
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Look for the Dishwasher Safe Symbol Items made of ceramic, silicone, and metal are typically dishwasher safe, but other kitchenware may melt, stain, or warp inside the dishwasher. If you’re unsure, look for a dishwasher-safe symbol to confirm. There are several varieties, but the symbols usually involve a plate or glassware inside a square. However, […]
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Cleaning your blinds is one of the most frustrating household tasks. No one wants to go through the hassle of awkwardly removing blinds from the windows whenever they need dusting. The good news is with a bit of planning and patience, you can make your blinds look like they’ve just come home from the store […]
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