Category Archives: General

Make Your Front Porch a Comfortable Place

With spring right around the corner, now’s the time to prep the porch and get your outdoor spaces primed and ready  for longer and warmer days ahead. If you have a porch, but it’s not so comfy, here are 10 tips … Continue reading

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Create A Clutter-Free Closet

Clear out the closet clutter once and for all! From installing proper lighting to an orderly hanging system, discover easy tricks that will help deter mess and keep your storage space easy to manage. Maintain a neat and inviting wardrobe … Continue reading

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New Construction Spending Rises To 18 Month High

Construction spending in the U.S. rose in November for a third time in four months, indicating the industry helped boost growth at the end of 2011. Building outlays increased 1.2 percent, exceeding the median estimate of 46 economists in a … Continue reading

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Buying A New Home Is The Only Way To Go

We came up with a few serious and a few quirky reasons that should give you pause to think before buying a resale home. Read through the list and comment on our Facebook page to let us know if you … Continue reading

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Twenty Metros Join List Of Improving Housing Market Index In December

The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a fourth consecutive month in December, rising from 30 to 41 on the latest National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today. The December list featured … Continue reading

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Homeownership Favored Over Renting

The U.S. will not become a nation of renters; there are just too many benefits, both financial and otherwise, to own versus rent. That’s according to the combined findings of several recent studies presented during the “Buyer or Renter Nation?” … Continue reading

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Cozy Up In Front Of The Fireplace This Season

Baby, it’s cold outside! Now that the weather has turned chilly, thoughts have turned from to hot chocolate and a cozy fire. When you get ready to light your first fire of the season, Birchwood Park Homes wants to remind … Continue reading

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Keep Your Home Safe This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us and we would like to offer some suggestions and tips to help you live safer, happier and healthier life. Here are some ways to keep your home safe during the holidays if you plan … Continue reading

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Close Your Swimming Pool for the Winter Correctly

When the kids are back in school and the leaves start to change color, you know another summer of swimming has come to an end. Closing down your pool for the winter takes some work, but it’s important to do … Continue reading

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Caulk Now Ahead Of Winter’s Chill

Simple leaks can sap home energy efficiency by 5% to 30% a year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. That means it pays to seal up gaps with caulking and weatherstripping. Take a close look at places where two … Continue reading

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