{"id":6199,"date":"2015-01-02T12:18:52","date_gmt":"2015-01-02T12:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/?p=6199"},"modified":"2015-01-02T12:18:52","modified_gmt":"2015-01-02T12:18:52","slug":"let-chesmar-help-homeowner-new-years-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/02\/let-chesmar-help-homeowner-new-years-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Let Chesmar Help You with Your Homeowner New Year\u2019s Resolution!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While almost everyone has already decided on a New Year\u2019s resolution and have begun the steps to completing it. But if you\u2019re anything like us, you\u2019ve been dragging your feet, perhaps even avoiding the issue. We understand.<\/p>\n

We also want to help. Every week we bring you great tips and tricks on how to keep your home clean, fun, and safe. Let\u2019s take a look at just a few of these, and see if they don\u2019t inspire you to finally make that resolution. Not only will you know\u00a0what<\/em>\u00a0to do, but you\u2019ll have all the info you need on\u00a0how<\/em>\u00a0to do it right there in front of you!<\/p>\n

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Clean Up<\/h2>\n

As far as home-related resolutions go, we would guess \u201ccleaning up\u201d is the most popular. No one likes living in a place that\u2019s dirty and smelly. Check out our article on\u00a0the germiest places in your house<\/a>, and how to get them clean as a whistle.<\/p>\n

Look Better, Feel Better<\/h2>\n

One of the easiest ways to give your curb appeal a boost is some exterior lighting. Whether it\u2019s highlighting your home\u2019s facade or lighting a walkway, a little bit makes a huge impression. But what if your scared of the impression it will make on your electric bill? Take a look at our article on\u00a0green alternatives for exterior lighting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Clear Those Gutters<\/h2>\n

No one likes to do it, but cleaning out the gutters is vitally important. It\u2019s not just about making sure your home looks nice; clogged-up gutters can cause uneven rainfall to damage your roof, or can pose as a fire hazard when the weather is dry. Lucky for you, we have an\u00a0in-depth how-to on cleaning the gutters<\/a>\u00a0to help you through the process.<\/p>\n

Help Out a Friend<\/h2>\n

We have no better friends in the world than our dogs. Doesn\u2019t it only make sense that we give them a nice place to live? Using\u00a0our guide on building a doghouse<\/a>, your furry friend can enjoy the outdoors without having to worry about those notorious Houston downpours. Even better: the process of building it is a great way to bond with the kids and teach them some woodwork!<\/p>\n

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Work Out(side)<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re sure all of us would like to see a bit more life in our front yard. If you\u2019re like us though, the prospect of dropping your New Year\u2019s resolution midyear has you scared that your new plants might die. Using\u00a0our guide to native Texas plants<\/a>, you can add some color to your yard with some plants that stand a bit more of a chance against the elements should you take the occasional day (or week, or\u2026) off.<\/p>\n

All of us at Chesmar Homes wish you the best of luck in 2015. Hopefully with the help of our articles, you can find a few ways to improve your home, and maybe even your life! If you want to make a big step in your life, consider visiting one of our model homes to see how a Chesmar Home could make this your best year yet! Be sure to\u00a0follow us on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for more articles like these every week, plus news on what\u2019s happening around Houston, and a little bit of fun!<\/p>\n

Learn More:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn a bit about\u00a0the history of New Year\u2019s resolutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to schedule a walkthrough of one of our model homes.<\/p>\n

Starting to feel weak? Learn\u00a0ways to help keep your New Year\u2019s resolution<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While almost everyone has already decided on a New Year\u2019s resolution and have begun the steps to completing it. But if you\u2019re anything like us, you\u2019ve been dragging your feet, perhaps even avoiding the issue. We understand. We also want to help. Every week we bring you great tips and tricks on how to keep […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6199\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}