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Summer’s warm weather and long days make it the ideal time to complete some projects in your home. Set aside some time — and some cash — to give your home some needed TLC. Little upgrades here and there will save you money in the future, as well as increase the value of your home.

A few affordable projects you can work on are:

Whether you are getting your home ready to sell or just maintaining it, all of these projects will keep your home in great shape and add value. For additional tips of things to do to prepare your home for the real estate market, contact your favorite real estate agent.

Wanda Ott is the 2022 president of the Lynchburg Association of Realtors and principal broker of NextHome TwoFourFive.

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Winridge Manor, tucked in rural Madison Heights, transformed into a bed and breakfast and a wedding venue since its initial construction as a private home — and its service-minded owner has visions for preserving its history while expanding the property's offerings.

July has ended but the growing season continues. Now is the time to begin planting flowers, herbs and vegetables to enjoy from late summer into fall.

Gardeners have two priorities in July. One is to keep the yard looking good and the other is to enjoy the flavor of freshly-picked tomatoes.

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