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The First Five Things You Should Do When You Buy a Home

Posted by Richard Schoech on Feb 7, 2022

If you're a first-time homebuyer or just moved into a new home, congratulations. It's one of those exciting milestones in your life, but it's also a big responsibility. There are many things you need to do to get settled and make your new home feel like your own. Of course, you have your preferred order in which you like to do things, but here's our list of the five first tips for new homeowners t …
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5 Easy Tips for the Bathroom Renovation You Didn't Know You Needed

Posted by Richard Schoech on Nov 15, 2021

Is it time to remodel your bathroom, but you're not sure where to start? Take a deep breath. We know that renovations can be overwhelming, but thankfully, there are some easy bathroom renovation tips that you probably didn't know about to help get the project started - even without a huge budget. Instead of focusing on the cost of the bathroom remodel, look at the potential in your new space. Her …
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All About "Do Not Duplicate" Keys

Posted by Richard Schoech on Oct 29, 2021

When buying door locks with keys, you may come across the term “do not duplicate” keys. This may be confusing to many, especially when it comes to replacing lost keys. You don't want to be locked out of your own house, office, or other lockable property. You want to be sure that you can quickly get spare keys made when you lose your keys. But it's not always possible with some keys th …
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Anatomy of a Door Lock: How Does it Work?

Posted by Richard Schoech on Sep 27, 2021

Every day, we open and close doors without giving a second thought to how the door locks we rely on to secure our homes, offices, and other property work. But the lock is actually a complex mechanism with different parts that work together to keep the door securely closed. Door locks are the only physical barrier between an intruder and your home, and locking your doors is essential for pers …
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