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Growing the Colorful & Pet-Safe Polka Dot Plant

If you want a pet-safe houseplant to add color to your indoor space, consider the polka dot plant. As the name suggests, the polka dot plant has delicately speckled leaves in high-contrast combinations of colors. You can find them in pink, red and white, and their compact growth habit makes ...

Boost your curb appeal without breaking the bank

In a competitive selling market, it’s vital to make sure you take advantage of any way to give your home an edge over the competition. Many sellers make expensive home improvements in the hopes of attracting buyers. Even if you’re on a budget, there ...

Fire Pits, Fountains, Festivities: How to Jazz Up Your Backyard

Image by Andy Giraud from Pixabay Your backyard is just as much a part of your property as your kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. And yet, you may not spend very much time enjoying the space when all is said and done. If you want to give yourself a reason to get out ...

Tax rolls & real estate

A tax roll, sometimes called an assessment roll, is a record of all the properties subject to taxes in a given area. These lists include detailed information about properties and associated taxes, including land and vehicles in some states. To better understand the relationship between tax rolls and real estate, ...