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You’ve got your mind set on buying a home. Maybe you’re playing a long game, slowly but steadily building up that “down payment” savings fund. Or perhaps you’re hoping to be moved in and settled by the start of the new year. Wherever you are in your homebuying journey, experts say there are a number of steps you can take to gain solid financial footing and make the whole process a bit more seamless. Home Buying Checklist, Home Buying Tips, Buying A New Home, Online Real Estate, Real Estate News, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Loans, High Yield Savings Account, Conventional Loan

Home Buying Checklist

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You’ve got your mind set on buying a home. Maybe you’re playing a long game, slowly but steadily building up that “down payment” savings fund. Or perhaps you’re hoping to be moved in and settled by the start of the new year. Wherever you are in your homebuying journey, experts say there are a number of steps you can take to gain solid financial footing and make the whole process a bit more seamless.

You may need to store a mattress for any number of reasons. Maybe you’re moving from a home with a guest room to one without, or your child has gone off to college and you want to convert their bedroom into an office. No matter the reason, it’s good to know the proper way to put that mattress up for a period of time. Here’s what you need to know.Typically, yes, says Noah Duarte, training manager at Gentle Giant Moving Company. Training Manager, Air Seal, Ideal World, Moving Company, Best Mattress, Full Bed, Household Hacks, Gentle Giant

You may need to store a mattress for any number of reasons. Maybe you’re moving from a home with a guest room to one without, or your child has gone off to college and you want to convert their bedroom into an office. No matter the reason, it’s good to know the proper way to put that mattress up for a period of time. Here’s what you need to know.Typically, yes, says Noah Duarte, training manager at Gentle Giant Moving Company.

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Cleaning Supplies

Half Gallon Mason Jars

18 Cleaning and Organizing Products for New Home | Apartment Therapy

Before and After: HGTV’s “Love It or List It” Turns Designer Hilary Farr from Star to Client | Apartment Therapy

"Knowing what brings me joy helps me make better decisions when it comes to spending, and it also keeps my home tidy and uncluttered — it’s a win-win!"

Houseplant Buying Red Flags - Signs You Shouldn't Buy Houseplants | Apartment Therapy

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The Best Cotton Duvet Cover: Parachute's Brushed Cotton | Apartment Therapy

“Parachute is really one of the best bedding companies out there,” a statement that, after years of intense product testing, we stand by 100 percent. As one of our pro bedding testers, contributor Stella Totino knows the difference between a quality duvet cover and something that may only last a few months — and it’s all in the details. Backyard Greenhouse, Diy Backyard, Greenhouse Apartments, Home Depot Vanity, Leather Couch, Living Spaces, Living Room, Beautiful Interior Design

Backyard Greenhouse

Diy Backyard

Greenhouse Apartments

Beautiful Interior Design

“Parachute is really one of the best bedding companies out there,” a statement that, after years of intense product testing, we stand by 100 percent. As one of our pro bedding testers, contributor Stella Totino knows the difference between a quality duvet cover and something that may only last a few months — and it’s all in the details.

Ah, summer. It’s arguably the best time to stretch out on the patio and soak up some sun. And nothing makes a home for sale — or an apartment for rent — more appealing than a well-designed patio. At a time when outdoor space is highly sought after, it’s imperative to ensure your patio is looking its best ahead of a sale. Before you put your home on the market, consider ditching these five outdated patio trends and embracing a chic and modern mini getaway. Fresco, Outdoor Curtains, Outdoor Decor, Outdoor Rooms, Outdoor Ideas, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Cabana, Contemporary Hotel

Ah, summer. It’s arguably the best time to stretch out on the patio and soak up some sun. And nothing makes a home for sale — or an apartment for rent — more appealing than a well-designed patio. At a time when outdoor space is highly sought after, it’s imperative to ensure your patio is looking its best ahead of a sale. Before you put your home on the market, consider ditching these five outdated patio trends and embracing a chic and modern mini getaway.

There’s one project most real estate agents wish house flippers would stop doing. Any guesses?It has to do with wrecking the original wood. From wood siding and immaculate wood trim to charming millwork and ornate balustrades, one too many homes have fallen victim to the stripped-down aesthetic that house flippers assume their potential buyers want to see.Buyers often know better. Wood Siding Exterior, Arts And Crafts Bungalow, House Flippers, What House, Deco Bathroom, Character Home, Residential Real Estate, Level Homes, Wood Trim

Wood Siding Exterior

Arts And Crafts Bungalow

Residential Real Estate

Level Homes

Wood Trim

There’s one project most real estate agents wish house flippers would stop doing. Any guesses?It has to do with wrecking the original wood. From wood siding and immaculate wood trim to charming millwork and ornate balustrades, one too many homes have fallen victim to the stripped-down aesthetic that house flippers assume their potential buyers want to see.Buyers often know better.

Backyards, as the pandemic showed us, offer quite a lot of benefits to homeowners. Not only can they serve as extensions of your usable living spaces — like when you build an outdoor kitchen or set up table and chairs for dining al fresco — but they also offer another landscape (pun intended) for people to showcase their personal sense of style and taste. Backyard Playground, Backyard Spaces, Backyard Garden, Backyard Landscaping, Outdoor Lanterns, Outdoor Art, Landscape Borders, Landscape Design

Backyards, as the pandemic showed us, offer quite a lot of benefits to homeowners. Not only can they serve as extensions of your usable living spaces — like when you build an outdoor kitchen or set up table and chairs for dining al fresco — but they also offer another landscape (pun intended) for people to showcase their personal sense of style and taste.

When disinfecting products are in short supply, you have to be creative. Fortunately, we all have access to one of the most effective sanitizers out there—and it’s totally free. Non Perishable Items, Clorox Wipes, Orange Chair, Run Out, Home Office Setup, Recycling Bins, Storage Bins, Sanitizer, Crowns

When disinfecting products are in short supply, you have to be creative. Fortunately, we all have access to one of the most effective sanitizers out there—and it’s totally free.

Outdoor Seating

Home Espresso Machine

Outdoor seating, a firepit, raised veggie gardens, and a cute converted garden shed turned guest room/movie room make this small Seattle house's backyard dreamy and inspiring.

Fluted Dresser DIY Redo | Apartment Therapy

I Trust This Stain Remover So Much, I’ll Leave My 6-Year-Old Unsupervised with Sharpies | Apartment Therapy

5 Things You Shouldn't Waste Your Kitchen Cabinet Storage On | Apartment Therapy

Best of Before and After: These Transformations Show the Power of Dark Paint | Apartment Therapy

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Indoor Plants Low Light

Plants Indoor

Indoor Plants Low Light | Apartment Therapy

Ideal Humidity Indoors & How to Control Humidity Levels | Apartment Therapy

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Luxury Home Upgrades That Aren't Worth The Cost | Apartment Therapy

Vinyl Record Storage Furniture

Vinyl Record Storage Box

Modern Magazine Racks

Acrylic Holders

The Cheap Amazon Home Buys Designers Love | Apartment Therapy

Design Mistakes You Want to Avoid | Apartment Therapy