Donna Sikora's Blog

Posted on 03/23/2023

Maintaining your home should be a priority, but it can be overwhelming to fit in all of those routine maintenance projects along with the rest of your commitments. Fortunately, it's very easy to come up with a maintenance schedule based on the seasons. If you follow this schedule, you will always stay on track with your preventative maintenance,...

Gardening

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Posted on 03/19/2023

Carnegie, PA Real Estate Market Update 3/19/2023

Click here to view Carnegie, PA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 03/16/2023

4 Great tips for new homeowners

Owning a new home is thrilling! Having a place to call your...

New Home

Homeownership

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Posted on 03/09/2023

Slim ductwork & other options for rooms with low ceilings

If you have a room with a low ceiling, such as a basement,...

Ventilation

Ductwork

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Posted on 03/02/2023

Recognizing Southern house styles

Rich with historical inspiration, Southern house styles...

Architectural Design

Home Architecture

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Posted on 02/23/2023

How to Finish Your Basement in 5 Steps

More homeowners than ever are looking to finish their basements, particularly as they require additional living space, to make the most out of their home. A finished basement can be used as an entertainment area, a fitness room, a play room or an office. The options are endless; now all you need to do is get started. Follow...

Basement

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Posted on 02/17/2023

Carnegie, PA Real Estate Market Update 2/17/2023

Click here to view Carnegie, PA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 02/16/2023

The 4 key elements of contemporary interior design

While the term "modern design" might evoke a sense of cold minimalism, the contemporary interior design can offer warmth and comfort alongside a modern edge. If you're interested in learning more about contemporary interior design and how you might use it in your own home décor, there are some key concepts to know. Here are four major elements...

Contemporary

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Posted on 02/09/2023

Advantages of Offering a Large Down Payment

When buying a home, the down payment will make up the bulk of your upfront expenses. While most mortgage lenders offer you flexibility in the amount of your down payment, it's difficult to decide how much money to spend right away. While a higher upfront cost, a higher-than-minimum down payment has some significant advantages. Here are the main...

Advantages

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Posted on 02/02/2023

How to Grow a Banana Plant as a Houseplant

If you want a large, tropical houseplant that will survive in any climate, consider a banana plant. There are dozens of varieties of banana plant, including some smaller varieties perfect for indoor pots. Here are the basics of caring for a banana plant indoors: Light Requirements Most types of banana plant want at least 6 hours of full...

Banana Plant

Banana Tree

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Posted on 01/26/2023

Loss of use coverage: Why it maters

Loss of use coverage, or “coverage D,” is an important...

Coverage

Earthquakes

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Posted on 01/19/2023

Home architecture guide: Cottage house design elements

If you’re fantasizing about a dream cottage house, you...

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