April Tinker Davis' Blog

Posted on 03/10/2025
Gardening: Are Raised Brick Gardens Right for Your Landscape?
Although ground-level perennial flowers and native grasses enhance any landscape, hardscape elements make a significant difference. Raising gardens by employing brick, stone and other masonry products elevates a property’s aesthetic value and curbside appeal. But with wide-reaching landscape designs and assets available, property owners are sometimes tasked with difficult decisions. If you are considering raised brick flower gardens,...
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Posted on 03/03/2025
Ad valorem tax: What it is & how to calculate it
Latin for "according to value," the term "ad valorem" is...
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Posted on 02/24/2025
DIY Greenhouse Ideas to Use Indoors
Whether you're gardening in the winter or protecting delicate houseplants, indoor greenhouses are an excellent solution. You can find miniature greenhouses meant purely for utility and others meant to provide aesthetic appeal. If you build your own mini-greenhouse, it's up to you. Here are some ideas for simple mini-greenhouses to use indoors. Plastic Bin Greenhouse For a convenient,...
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Posted on 02/17/2025
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 02/10/2025
Throw a great outdoor dinner party on a budget
If you want to throw an outdoor dinner party without...
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Posted on 02/03/2025
Should you insulate outlets at home?
If you've ever noticed cold air leaks while plugging...
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Posted on 01/27/2025
Using a gifted down payment to buy a home
Potential homebuyers with generous connections may benefit...
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Posted on 01/20/2025
How to find the assessed value of your home
Knowing the assessed value of a particular property can be a huge help in buying, selling or refinancing. However, with multiple valuation methods and terms available, it can be difficult to distinguish one from the other. Luckily, there are some simple ways to find the assessed value of your home. Here are the basics: What is assessed value?...
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Posted on 01/13/2025
Property tax deferment basics & benefits
In real estate, a property tax deferment means a temporary...
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Posted on 01/06/2025
Aquaponics with fish: The basics
If you’re interested in sustainability, aquatic life and...
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Posted on 12/30/2024
Owning a new home: Tips for new homeowners
Owning a new home is thrilling! Having a place to call your...
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Posted on 12/23/2024
Comparing granule & liquid fertilizer: Grass care guide
When taking care of lawns, many homeowners face many...
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