{"id":4549,"date":"2018-12-14T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=4549"},"modified":"2018-12-13T20:56:13","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T20:56:13","slug":"apps-for-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/apps-for-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Apps for Homeowners You Didn\u2019t Know Existed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWith today\u2019s age of technology, staying connected to your home is as easy as picking up your smartphone. Use these apps to make the home owning experience a breeze.<\/p>\n

Home Repairs<\/strong><\/span>
\nCreating a plan to make home repairs and tune ups just got easier with wikiHow<\/a>. This app provides convenient, step-by-step instructions for numerous around-the-home DIY projects. In addition, the app gives interesting tips and \u201clife hacks,” as well as, the occasional tasty recipe!<\/p>\n

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Use the wikiHow<\/a> app to help organize your home DIY projects<\/p><\/div>\n

Appliances<\/strong><\/span>
\nIf you\u2019ve ever misplaced your instructions or manual on new appliance, you know how frustrating it can be. With Centriq<\/a>, you simply take a photo of the product label or nameplate, and the app will load the manuals and warranties. Additionally, Centriq gives you information on DIY simple repairs and any alerts about product recalls.<\/p>\n

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Use Centriq<\/a> to look up instructions and manuals you may have misplaced<\/p><\/div>\n

Home D\u00e9cor<\/strong><\/span>
\nThinking about redecorating but unsure where to start? Begin the creative process by downloading roOomy<\/a>. This app takes existing photos of your room, turns it into a 3D space and then lets you fill it with furniture and other home d\u00e9cor items from companies like Amazon, Wayfair and others.<\/p>\n

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The roOomy app<\/a> features virtual stagings with actual purchasable home furnishings<\/p><\/div>\n

Plants<\/strong><\/span>
\nWith everyone\u2019s busy schedules, keeping up with plant care sometimes moves to the bottom of the list. Use Happy Plant<\/a> to create a no-fuss watering scheduling to have your plants thriving. Try the time lapse video feature and watch your house plants or herbs<\/a> grow!<\/p>\n

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Keep your plants watered using a water scheduler like Happy Plant<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Finances<\/strong><\/span>
\nTime can go by so quickly and before you know it, you may have a bill due! Bills Monitor<\/a> lets you input all your bill requirements (home, water, electricity etc.), and gives you reminders when it’s time to pay each bill. Budgeting in general can be tricky. Use Wally<\/a> to make things easier. This app lets you keep track of all your expenses and income, helping guide your spending habits.<\/p>\n

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Apps like Wally<\/a> and Bills Monitor<\/a> can help you organize your finances.<\/p><\/div>\n

In the 21st century, home owning has become more and more electronic. These apps will keep you up to speed, with more time to focus on enjoying your home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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