As first time home buyers, you might not be able to afford a mansion. But there is no reason why you cannot get a home that ticks all of your boxes. However, before you start searching for properties, you need to first get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. First Time Home Buyers: Look at Your Different Options People who qualify as first time home buyers are not only people who plan to purchase their very first homes. People who have not owned a principal residence in the previous three years are also regarded as first-time homebuyers. That is good news. After all, first-time buyers gain several advantages. For instance, first-time homebuyers can often access down payment assistance programs and meet flexible qualification requirements. And an advantage of a first time home buyers mortgage is that eligible first time home buyers can qualify for down payments for as little as 3%. In fact, first time home buyers have a number of options to help them purchase their … [Read more...] about How First Time Home Buyers Can Get a Mortgage Loan
Best Low Maintenance Shrubs
The best low maintenance shrubs look great—even with little or no care. A recent survey by Tiger Sheds showed that 67% of homeowners avoid maintaining their yards in the cold winter months. You might be one of them. That’s why it is important to choose the best low maintenance shrubs that are tough enough tough to survive on their own. For many plants and shrubs however, winter is a real challenge. Especially if the temperature drops drastically, or there is a lot of snow or heavy rains. One solution is to plant hardy and low-maintenance shrubs in your yard. Shrubs that can tolerate the winter weather., and there are some beautiful varieties that will not only last, but also bring some color to your outdoor space. Panicle Hydrangeas The hydrangea is native to both America and Asia. It is often considered to be an old-fashioned plant, but has been having a resurgence in popularity in the past decade. The large flower heads make a striking addition to bridal … [Read more...] about Best Low Maintenance Shrubs
How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers
It’s easier than ever to grow tomatoes in containers. Here’s how. Tomatoes are the queens of the backyard vegetable garden, and growing vegetables is more popular than ever. But not everyone has a backyard with lots of space for an impressive garden plot. Fortunately, most flowers and many vegetables can be grown in containers. This makes growing vegetables such as tomatoes, squash, peppers, salad greens, and all types of flowers possible on decks, balconies, and other small spaces. Thanks to new types of growing containers and new dwarf varieties of popular plants, virtually anyone can successfully grow a fabulous garden. Quick Tips on Container Gardening There are a few important things to know about how to grow tomatoes in containers (or any kind of plant). Even before you select the pots or containers for your plants, pick the best location for your container garden. Tomato plants (and most vegetable plants) like at least 6 hours of full sun a day. So, pick a … [Read more...] about How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers
Colorful Foliage Plants for Home and Garden
Here’s how colorful foliage plants can add surprising color and visual interest to your home and garden. When you think of adding color to a garden or a collection of houseplants, flowering plants immediately come to mind. But colorful foliage plants can also be used to brighten indoor spaces and outdoor patios and gardens. “There are thousands of species and varieties of houseplants and they don’t all have plain green leaves,” said Byron Martin, co-owner of Logee’s Plants for Home and Garden, a top online source for all kinds of tropical and fruiting plants. “In fact, many plants have colorful foliage that make them interesting additions to almost any setting.” Here are some of Byron’s favorite colorful foliage plants that anyone can grow. All of these plants are available online from Logee’s. Colorful Foliage Plants: Begonia ‘Autumn’s Delight’ Do you think of “a swirl of intense autumn colors” when you think of houseplants? Probably not. But that’s just what you … [Read more...] about Colorful Foliage Plants for Home and Garden
DIY Concrete Driveway Repair
DIY concrete driveway repair can fix unsightly cracks in concrete driveways and walkways. In fact, diy concrete driveway repair can be quick with the right tools and materials. But it can also be a meticulous task that requires some patience. In this article, you can learn how to extend the life of your concrete and how San Diego Concrete Coating Specialists use the right tools. DIY Concrete Driveway Repair: Getting Started Before sealing concrete cracks, level slabs that aren't even. It's a process of putting something under the lower slab and gently lifting the level of concrete. Lifting and leveling each slab depends on the unevenness of your driveway. Such as slabs with one side crack or whole slabs that have sunk at expansion joints. If you are hesitant to do this job yourself, reach out to Dallas Decorative Concrete or a local concrete specialist near you. Type of Caulk for DIY Concrete Driveway Repair Once the slabs are even, cracks or expansion joints are … [Read more...] about DIY Concrete Driveway Repair
