Lisa DeFreitas' Blog

Posted on 01/15/2023
Working With a Real Estate Agent to Find Your New Home
Should you hire a real estate agent to help you buy a home? While it might seem simpler and more affordable to do it alone, the home buying process can be made much easier and more rewarding by hiring a real estate agent. Here are some of the major benefits of hiring an agent to help you buy...
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Posted on 01/08/2023
Home office: 5 Tips for creating your perfect workspace
Remote work has changed the way someone might set up their home office. Where we had a desktop pc, we now have tablets. Desks and tables once had to be tucked away in a room to avoid noise, now we use noise-canceling headphones. Instead of filing cabinets overflowing, we now concern ourselves with video quality. But even though...
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Posted on 01/01/2023
How to Keep Your Cyclamen Blooming
Cyclamen are popular for their bright fall and winter flowers. Often given as gifts during the holiday season, cyclamen flowers can last for several weeks indoors. However, once the blooms have wilted and the plant becomes dormant, many plant owners find it difficult to encourage them to bloom a second time. Luckily, there are steps you can take...
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Posted on 12/25/2022
At home automation basics: Easy connectivity & security reminders
Using an automated Internet of Things (IoT) has helped...
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Posted on 12/18/2022
How to incorporate Mid-Mod with these four DIY ideas
Affectionately known as Mid-Mod, this mid-century interior design movement is heavily influenced by the angular, funky style of the middle of the 20th century. It takes the best of what the late 1950s and early 1960s had to offer and gives it a contemporary twist. Here are four DIY Mid-Mod home decor projects to try: DIY hairpin leg...
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Posted on 12/11/2022
Get ready for homeownership through housing assistance
Interested in homeownership? The homebuying process can...
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Posted on 12/04/2022
Easy weekend DIY patio design ideas to bolster your home
Patios are often referred to as extensions of the home....
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Posted on 11/27/2022
Skip the Sago Palm: 3 Pet-Safe Alternatives
Palms are an excellent way to bring the tropics home. With many varieties to choose from, it's important to know which will work best for your household and everyone in it. Unlike the highly toxic sago palm, there are plenty of palm plants perfectly safe for pets and humans. Here are some suggestions to inspire you: Parlor Palm...
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Posted on 11/20/2022
Home designing software & other technology used in modern real estate
The modern real estate world is full of helpful technological advancements, including home designing software. A comprehensive home design software program allows homeowners, interior designers and architects to bring their home design plans to life in a more accurate, efficient and collaborative way. But what are some other ways modern professionals and homeowners can use technology to improve...
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Posted on 11/13/2022
Home Renovations: Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Them?
Your home insurance policy includes a specific type of coverage called "dwelling coverage." The amount of dwelling coverage that you have is based on your overall home value and the approximate cost to rebuild your home in the event of a total loss. When you renovate your home, you may increase its value — and if you don't...
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Posted on 11/06/2022
Designing outdoor living spaces: Outdoor furniture for your space
When it comes to enhancing outdoor living spaces, outdoor furniture choices can make all the difference. But what is the best way to choose outdoor furniture? With so many variables and options involved, selecting the perfect furnishings can seem like an ordeal. Luckily, there are some simple ways you can get started. Here is a guide to help...
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Posted on 10/30/2022
Break Up a Space With These Upcycled Room Dividers
You can add style and charm to any room while also providing useful functionality. One excellent way to accomplish this is by dividing a larger space in creative ways. If you've been thinking about ways to divide a room without costly materials and renovations, here are some clever ideas for upcycled room dividers. Salvaged Window Divider Hanging a...
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