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Think Green...Start a Compost Pile

Think green and start your own compost pile this spring by recycling your kitchen and yard waste.

Okay, Okay, so this isn't the most glamorous thing that I've ever written about but hey, it's a great way to help the environment and grow awesome plants. You can build your own compost bin or purchase one at any hardware/lumber yard, they're fairly inexpensive and you'll be off and running. To learn more, here's a great article from HouseLogic and written by Jeanne Huber.

If you have questions about going green or buying and selling your home in Appleton or throughout the Fox Cities Valley call or text Bob Edwards at (920) 202-2431 or email bedwards@coldwellhomes.com

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    Start a Compost Pile

    Save money and grow healthier plants by recycling yard and kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost. Read

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Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: 5 Great $1,000 Projects

Tax time, you've worked hard all year and timidly had your taxes prepared only to find out that you'll be receiving a big fat check from Uncle Sam. Before you run off and just "blow" the money you worked so hard for, consider investing some in your home. Read this article and then you may consider one or more of the five great projects.
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Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $1,000 Projects

Consider these five great projects that cost around $1,000 if you decide to invest a tax refund in your home this year. Read

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For more great real estate tips or if you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Appleton or the Fox Cities Valley just call or text Bob Edwards (920) 202-2431 or email bedwards@coldwellhomes.com

Make Spring Cleaning Less of a Chore: Smarter—and Mostly Greener—Tips

With Spring just around the corner we think of the birds chirping, the flowers blooming, the days getting longer....and Spring Cleaning and Maintenance. It needs to be done whether we like it or not, to make it less of a chore here's some smarter and greener tips.
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Spring Cleaning Guide

Make spring cleaning less of a chore by following these smarter—and mostly greener—tips for this annual rite of homeownership. Read

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If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Appleton or anywhere in the Fox Cities Valley, just call or text Bob Edwards (920) 202-2431 or bedwards@coldwellhomes.com

Homeowners Insurance...Do You Have a CLUE?

Homeowners insurance, we all have it and we need to have it. As we go through the home buying process, it's something that comes up very early on as we're not going past underwriting without it. But do we have a CLUE or even know what CLUE is? So, okay, we closed on our new home, we've moved in, we have homeowners insurance, but what if we have a claim? Here's a "Must Read" article by Mariwyn Evans and please, if you have questions reagrding homeowners insurance be sure to contact a qualified Insurance Agent.

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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying ir selling a homein Appleton or the Fox Cities Valley, just give me a call and I"ll be there to help you- Bob Edwards (920) 202-2431 or email bedwards@coldwellhomes.com.

It's Blustery in the Fox Cities Valley Today, 8 Ways to Seal Air Leaks

It's Blustery in the Fox Cities Valley Today, 8 Ways to Seal Air Leaks It's 21 degrees, light snow flurries and a blustery wind out of the north at 14 miles an hour. Sound cold, you bet it is! The last thing you want is to have that weather inside, it belongs outside and that's where it should stay. With windy conditions like we have today, if there are any leaks in your home, you'll find them. That's why I'm sharing this article by Jeanne Huber, these 8 tips will show you ways to seal those leaks and save energy, live more comfortably and save you money. If you're buying or selling a home in Appleton or the Fox Cities Valley you'll want to keep these tips in mind. For more great energy saving tips or if you're thinking of buying or selling a home, just call or text Bob Edwards at (920) 202-2431 or email bedwards@coldwellhomes.com

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I hope you find this information useful, I know that I did. And remember, if you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling a home in Appleton or the Fox Cities Valley, just give me call- Bob Edwards (920) 202-2431