Help, Don't Hurt, Your Home With Tips From HouseLogic

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In an attempt to take the best care possible of their home, many new homeowners will go over board and wind up doing more harm than good. This month's "Little Things That Hurt your Home (and 9 That Help)" spotlight from HouseLogic.com, the comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors^®, features four articles containing information, tips and advice on how to prevent harming a home while trying to improve it.

Check out the full spotlight at https://www.houselogic.com/spotlight/little-things/?cid=eo_rl_pr_spotlight_HelpDontHurt.

Here is HouseLogic's advice on how to avoid common mistakes made by overly enthusiastic new homeowners:   

You Could Be Wrecking Your Home – And Not Know It (Yet). They say you don't know what you don't know, and what homeowners don't know might be causing them to damage their home inadvertently. Check out HouseLogic's list of some of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them, such as using bleach as a cure-all cleaning product instead of a water-and-vinegar solution.

Smart DIYers Know to Avoid These 6 Amateur Mistakes. Taking on a home improvement project yourself can be a great way to save money and increase a home's value, but only if done correctly. HouseLogic speaks with professional remodelers about common DIY kitchen mistakes that homeowners can avoid by following simple advice, such as using wood shims to fill in gaps between cabinets and the ceiling.

The #1 Secret Weapon to Organize Just About Anything. The secret to easy, affordable organization is the simple pegboard. Check out HouseLogic's pegboard project ideas, like creating a vertical garden by hanging flower pots full of low-maintenance succulents on a pegboard attached to a sun-soaked wall.

8 Low-Hassle Hacks for a Super-Clean Home. Keeping a home clean can feel like a full-time job, but HouseLogic has simple solutions to keeping a house spotless with minimal stress. Check out the infographic for effortless cleaning hacks, such as using a dishwasher to clean dirty air vents.

Bonus Video: Home Improvement – Mistakes to Avoid. Everyone makes mistakes, but when it comes to home improvement, it is never fun having to learn things the hard way. Watch this short HouseLogic video featuring tips for avoiding common home improvement blunders, such as digging on your property without calling 811 first.  

For more information on the best ways to care for and improve a home, visit HouseLogic.com.

HouseLogic is a free source of information that helps consumers make smart, confident decisions about all aspects of home ownership. Made possible by Realtors^®, the site helps owners get the most value and enjoyment from their existing home and helps buyers and sellers make the best deal possible.

The National Association of Realtors^®, "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing 1.2 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

Information about NAR is available at www.nar.realtor. This and other news releases are posted in the "News, Blogs and Videos" tab on the website.  

For further information contact: 
Jane Dollinger, 202/383-1042
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SOURCE National Association of Realtors

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