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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

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Prevent Cockroach Infestations on Your Property & Stop the Unsightly & Unsafe Critters from Putting Your Family at Risk Cockroaches are one of the most common household pests in the world, with Florida being home to over 70 different species of roaches. Keeping this in mind, it is extremely likely that people will encounter cockroaches at some point in their home. This skeevy pest excels at adapting to new environments and can bring disease-causing germs into your home that can lead to allergic reactions, food poisoning, hepatitis, and diarrhea. Facts About Cockroaches If you see one cockroach, it's likely there are more. And if there are more, you've likely got yourself a cockroach infestation. If you've found yourself with an infestation, there are a number of things worth knowing about the pest. First, cockroaches are small and sometimes hard to see, with dark brown or black bodies that are only 1/2 to 3 inches long. Cockroaches prefer warm and humid environments...

7 Trends in Kitchen Cabinet Painting

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Keep it clean – White Always being a popular choice with homeowners, white will remain a staple. According to our fashion forecasting friend at Fashion Snoops, Jaye Mize, white is here to stay and will always look good. A fresh and clean feeling is guaranteed with a white kitchen and will open up space! Bria Hammel Interiors Emerging – Green Maybe due to eco-design, and maybe simply because it is soothing, green is everywhere! Mostly being seen in emerald shades, green hues are left, right, and all along Instagram and Pinterest feeds. deVOL The New Neutral – Navy Practically the new neutral, navy is everywhere. Over the past year or so, navy has become common in freshly painted homes. No one seems to be scared of the color, and it offers a perfect base in a kitchen! Pairing perfectly with hardwood floors and wood countertops – also currently trending – navy seems to be the way to go. Blakes London Bold – Black Another popular color emerging is black. In minimal kitchens and home spaces...

How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

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Prevent Cockroach Infestations on Your Property & Stop the Unsightly & Unsafe Critters from Putting Your Family at Risk Cockroaches are one of the most common household pests in the world, with Florida being home to over 70 different species of roaches. Keeping this in mind, it is extremely likely that people will encounter cockroaches at some point in their home. This skeevy pest excels at adapting to new environments and can bring disease-causing germs into your home that can lead to allergic reactions, food poisoning, hepatitis, and diarrhea. Facts About Cockroaches If you see one cockroach, it's likely there are more. And if there are more, you've likely got yourself a cockroach infestation. If you've found yourself with an infestation, there are a number of things worth knowing about the pest. First, cockroaches are small and sometimes hard to see, with dark brown or black bodies that are only 1/2 to 3 inches long. Cockroaches prefer warm and humid environments...

7 Trends in Kitchen Cabinet Painting

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Keep it clean – White Always being a popular choice with homeowners, white will remain a staple. According to our fashion forecasting friend at Fashion Snoops, Jaye Mize, white is here to stay and will always look good. A fresh and clean feeling is guaranteed with a white kitchen and will open up space! Bria Hammel Interiors Emerging – Green Maybe due to eco-design, and maybe simply because it is soothing, green is everywhere! Mostly being seen in emerald shades, green hues are left, right, and all along Instagram and Pinterest feeds. deVOL The New Neutral – Navy Practically the new neutral, navy is everywhere. Over the past year or so, navy has become common in freshly painted homes. No one seems to be scared of the color, and it offers a perfect base in a kitchen! Pairing perfectly with hardwood floors and wood countertops – also currently trending – navy seems to be the way to go. Blakes London Bold – Black Another popular color emerging is black. In minimal kitchens and home spaces...

How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

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Prevent Cockroach Infestations on Your Property & Stop the Unsightly & Unsafe Critters from Putting Your Family at Risk Cockroaches are one of the most common household pests in the world, with Florida being home to over 70 different species of roaches. Keeping this in mind, it is extremely likely that people will encounter cockroaches at some point in their home. This skeevy pest excels at adapting to new environments and can bring disease-causing germs into your home that can lead to allergic reactions, food poisoning, hepatitis, and diarrhea. Facts About Cockroaches If you see one cockroach, it's likely there are more. And if there are more, you've likely got yourself a cockroach infestation. If you've found yourself with an infestation, there are a number of things worth knowing about the pest. First, cockroaches are small and sometimes hard to see, with dark brown or black bodies that are only 1/2 to 3 inches long. Cockroaches prefer warm and humid environments...

7 Trends in Kitchen Cabinet Painting

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Keep it clean – White Always being a popular choice with homeowners, white will remain a staple. According to our fashion forecasting friend at Fashion Snoops, Jaye Mize, white is here to stay and will always look good. A fresh and clean feeling is guaranteed with a white kitchen and will open up space! Bria Hammel Interiors Emerging – Green Maybe due to eco-design, and maybe simply because it is soothing, green is everywhere! Mostly being seen in emerald shades, green hues are left, right, and all along Instagram and Pinterest feeds. deVOL The New Neutral – Navy Practically the new neutral, navy is everywhere. Over the past year or so, navy has become common in freshly painted homes. No one seems to be scared of the color, and it offers a perfect base in a kitchen! Pairing perfectly with hardwood floors and wood countertops – also currently trending – navy seems to be the way to go. Blakes London Bold – Black Another popular color emerging is black. In minimal kitchens and home spaces...

Why You Should Consider Professional Popcorn Ceiling Removal

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If your home's ceiling looks like it's covered in ridges or bumps, you've got a house that was likely built in the 60s or 70s. However, this design hasn't only become dated over the years; it also poses a high risk of collecting dust. Keep in mind that these are not the only reasons you should consider hiring a professional popcorn ceiling removal service. By reading this brief blog post, you'll learn exactly what you have to gain not just by removing and replacing your popcorn ceiling , but why it's always better to hire a professional to do the job for you.   Pros of Removing Popcorn Ceilings If you're the type of person to redecorate often, you'll quickly learn that decorating a popcorn ceiling is impossible to accomplish. Once it's gone, you can paint it whatever color or design that you want without worrying about the popcorn material getting in the way. If the ceiling becomes damaged in any way, repairing it can be a challenging task. Replacing...

Why You Should Consider Professional Popcorn Ceiling Removal

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If your home's ceiling looks like it's covered in ridges or bumps, you've got a house that was likely built in the 60s or 70s. However, this design hasn't only become dated over the years; it also poses a high risk of collecting dust. Keep in mind that these are not the only reasons you should consider hiring a professional popcorn ceiling removal service. By reading this brief blog post, you'll learn exactly what you have to gain not just by removing and replacing your popcorn ceiling , but why it's always better to hire a professional to do the job for you.   Pros of Removing Popcorn Ceilings If you're the type of person to redecorate often, you'll quickly learn that decorating a popcorn ceiling is impossible to accomplish. Once it's gone, you can paint it whatever color or design that you want without worrying about the popcorn material getting in the way. If the ceiling becomes damaged in any way, repairing it can be a challenging task. Replacing...

Bing Crosby's Former Rancho Mirage Residence on the Market for $5M

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Getty Images/Gene Lester; realtor.com Are you dreaming of a warm-weather getaway? A home built for "White Christmas" crooner Bing Crosby has come on the market in Rancho Mirage, CA, for $5 million. The home with the prestigious pedigree was last sold in 2005 for $2,625,000, and has bounced on and off the market since 2010. Located in the exclusive community of Thunderbird Heights, the 1957 residence is 6,700 square feet on 1.36 acres. The single-level midcentury modern residence offers expansive indoor-outdoor space, walls of glass, and handcarved wooden doors. Central to the home is a great room with a stone fireplace and bar. Sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living area, with space for dining and entertaining surrounded by manicured gardens, a pool, spa, and fire pits. Handcarved wooden doors realtor.com Great room realtor.com Space for outdoor dining realtor.com Kitchen with breakfast bar realtor.com Pool and spa realtor.com Master suite realtor.com The layout con...

Meet the Real Estate Tech Exec: Prem Khatri at Chetu

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In our latest real estate tech executive interview, we're speaking with Prem Khatri at Chetu . Without further ado… What do you do? Chetu is a custom software development company, servicing a myriad of industries across the IT spectrum for the past 18 years. These industries range from real estate to gaming, with things like payments, healthcare, and retail falling in between. The solutions we provide are as diverse as the industries we tend to. The operations team is very much the engine of the company, propelling this company in new directions, challenging our current boundaries, while maintaining the reliability our customers have come to expect. As Vice President of Operations, I ensure this engine is running harmoniously, taking all the steps necessary to keep the machine well-oiled and healthy. At the moment, this undertaking includes a staff of 1,400, each of whom is an indispensable part of the whole. As for me, my role requires me to zoom in on day-to-day, moment-to-moment...

Why You Should Consider Professional Popcorn Ceiling Removal

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If your home's ceiling looks like it's covered in ridges or bumps, you've got a house that was likely built in the 60s or 70s. However, this design hasn't only become dated over the years; it also poses a high risk of collecting dust. Keep in mind that these are not the only reasons you should consider hiring a professional popcorn ceiling removal service. By reading this brief blog post, you'll learn exactly what you have to gain not just by removing and replacing your popcorn ceiling , but why it's always better to hire a professional to do the job for you.   Pros of Removing Popcorn Ceilings If you're the type of person to redecorate often, you'll quickly learn that decorating a popcorn ceiling is impossible to accomplish. Once it's gone, you can paint it whatever color or design that you want without worrying about the popcorn material getting in the way. If the ceiling becomes damaged in any way, repairing it can be a challenging task. Replacing...

Bing Crosby's Former Rancho Mirage Residence on the Market for $5M

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Getty Images/Gene Lester; realtor.com Are you dreaming of a warm-weather getaway? A home built for "White Christmas" crooner Bing Crosby has come on the market in Rancho Mirage, CA, for $5 million. The home with the prestigious pedigree was last sold in 2005 for $2,625,000, and has bounced on and off the market since 2010. Located in the exclusive community of Thunderbird Heights, the 1957 residence is 6,700 square feet on 1.36 acres. The single-level midcentury modern residence offers expansive indoor-outdoor space, walls of glass, and handcarved wooden doors. Central to the home is a great room with a stone fireplace and bar. Sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living area, with space for dining and entertaining surrounded by manicured gardens, a pool, spa, and fire pits. Handcarved wooden doors realtor.com Great room realtor.com Space for outdoor dining realtor.com Kitchen with breakfast bar realtor.com Pool and spa realtor.com Master suite realtor.com The layout con...

Meet the Real Estate Tech Exec: Prem Khatri at Chetu

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In our latest real estate tech executive interview, we're speaking with Prem Khatri at Chetu . Without further ado… What do you do? Chetu is a custom software development company, servicing a myriad of industries across the IT spectrum for the past 18 years. These industries range from real estate to gaming, with things like payments, healthcare, and retail falling in between. The solutions we provide are as diverse as the industries we tend to. The operations team is very much the engine of the company, propelling this company in new directions, challenging our current boundaries, while maintaining the reliability our customers have come to expect. As Vice President of Operations, I ensure this engine is running harmoniously, taking all the steps necessary to keep the machine well-oiled and healthy. At the moment, this undertaking includes a staff of 1,400, each of whom is an indispensable part of the whole. As for me, my role requires me to zoom in on day-to-day, moment-to-moment...

Bing Crosby's Former Rancho Mirage Residence on the Market for $5M

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Getty Images/Gene Lester; realtor.com Are you dreaming of a warm-weather getaway? A home built for "White Christmas" crooner Bing Crosby has come on the market in Rancho Mirage, CA, for $5 million. The home with the prestigious pedigree was last sold in 2005 for $2,625,000, and has bounced on and off the market since 2010. Located in the exclusive community of Thunderbird Heights, the 1957 residence is 6,700 square feet on 1.36 acres. The single-level midcentury modern residence offers expansive indoor-outdoor space, walls of glass, and handcarved wooden doors. Central to the home is a great room with a stone fireplace and bar. Sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living area, with space for dining and entertaining surrounded by manicured gardens, a pool, spa, and fire pits. Handcarved wooden doors realtor.com Great room realtor.com Space for outdoor dining realtor.com Kitchen with breakfast bar realtor.com Pool and spa realtor.com Master suite realtor.com The layout con...