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Take Advantage of Summer to Prepare for a Year of Home Maintenance

The short summer months bring opportunities for many things. Playing in the outdoors without a care for the elements, lazy afternoons in the shade sipping iced tea… And catching up on home maintenance without the weather dictating your availability to do so.

With so much to do and so little time, here is a list of home maintenance and repairs you may not have thought of. Take care of these now to enjoy the benefits and avoid trouble later in the year when Mother Nature is not so kind.

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6 Home Projects a Handyman Can Help Dad With

One of the fun things about owning your home is the satisfaction that comes with making improvements by yourself. Sometimes, though, do-it-yourself techniques just won’t cut it, and we need a little extra help. This is usually where your good ol’ hubby comes in. This Father’s Day, give your man a break and give your honey-do list to your community. All you need to do is Make a Request on GetAssist for a local handyman with the expertise you seek.

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8 Design Trends To Elevate Your Bathroom In 2022

What type of homeowner are you? Are you the queen of bathroom selfies or king of your man-spa? If you want to increase the value and the quality of living in your home, request the help of GetAssist’s local designers, installers, plumbers, and handypersons.

Add Value To Your Home

Daily routines typically start and end with the bathroom. However, with a powder room that satisfies your desires, you may find yourself thoroughly relaxing, especially by making better use of your space. Plus, improving the quality of your lavatory raises the value of your entire property!

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Five Backyard Trends for 2022

Are you ready to beat the dull nature of April showers? Try readying your property for a Spring paradise, or allow local businesses to do it for you by Making a Request in the Request box above!

You likely know by now how important it is to take in the naturally available vitamin D. We’ve been hearing about our 60 minutes of outdoor time for years, but how do we commit to them as working adults? Chances are, with a grassplot transformation, you’ll find the motivation!

In fact, over half the population is already spending an extra two hours outdoors every day since the start of COVID-19. So let’s look at the five backyard trends they’re taking on this Spring.

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2022 Kitchen Trends Making a Comeback from Days of Old

A typical 50s home would be decorated with splashes of color mismatched but perfectly paired furniture! A time when a kitchen needed to be fully functional, modern, AND stylish! Now the 60s, known more for the aesthetic shift than a technological one, sported its cool-toned wood kitchens everyone could not help but fall in love with! Finally, the 2000s started a whole new ball game with trends in kitchen styles! No one knew the grip stainless steel would have on us as a society as much as it did. While we still love and cherish our white-washed cabinets and farmhouse sinks, 2022 has some big concepts coming our way inspired by the past!

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Change Your Yard For A Healthier Spring With GetAssist

If a pandemic calls for staying home, you might as well enjoy the space you’re confined to, right? Many social distancers are taking the initiative to seize their days outside. As spring is kicking off, GetAssist is readily available to help homeowners renovate their outdoor areas by connecting them with local assistance. Here are some ideas and trends to get the most of your yard for the all things you need to do at home. Read more

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Conserving Energy When Your House Is Full

The cold weather is near, and we’re not all used to experiencing it in quarantine. By mid-day, energy use in the home is up by up to 30%, according to bbc.com. With the added stress of working, learning and living together, how do you stay comfortable and keep the cost of your bills down at the same time? These practices allow you to regulate energy efficiency as conditions change. Read more

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2020 Home Trends for These COVID Times

These days we are forced to use our home for more than just living between work and school. Our homes have become an office, school, quarantine headquarters, and more. The longer we shelter in place, the smaller and smaller our living quarters seem to be. But, you don’t have to let the walls close in on you. Take the opportunity to make your home functional for these COVID times that many have prognosticated will be with us for a while.

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Home Exterior TLC

With warmer weather in sight and a focus on outdoor activities, it only makes sense to take a look at the exterior of your home and determine which outdoor projects you should tackle. Check out the following ideas intended to increase curb appeal and raise your property’s value. Whatever project(s) you decide on, simply Make a Request on GetAssist to connect with local contractors for the job!

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Catch Your Home Up to the 21st Century

 

Although we’re not very far into the 21st century, many changes and trends have arisen since entering the 2000’s. Home trends, especially, have taken a modern turn when it comes to elements of technology and design. Ready to explore some simple ways to catch your home up to the times? As always, just Make A Request on GetAssist for professional help from local experts!

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