Let’s face it; professional plumbing services can be expensive! And it’s never a good time to deal with an ever running faucet or a clogged drain. Calling a plumber, especially if you have an after-hours emergency, can cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. As such, it’s important to maintain your home plumbing to […]
7 Questions to Ask Every Garage Door Repair Professional before Hiring
September 21, 2013 by ·
So you pressed the button on the remote and nothing happened! Surprised, you pressed it again till finally it was time to press buttons on another device – the phone of course. Garage door problems are not uncommon, especially during the summer. Most people just call a company and request repair service. But there’s more to […]
Inspiring Design Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces
September 19, 2013 by ·
We all love vacations. There’s just something about the fresh air and reconnection with the natural world that makes us feel more relaxed – freer to be our true selves. Although vacations are fleeting by nature, there is a way to achieve the same relaxing and liberating effect in your very own backyard. By creating […]
5 Tips for Landscaping your Yard
September 19, 2013 by ·
You just built that house of your dreams. Everything is perfect, except your yard. Your house will never be complete without the proper landscaping. Your front yard is the first thing that anyone will see, and if it fails to match the house in terms of elegance and design, it will fail to make […]
Don’t Make Your Next Open House an Open Invite for Burglary
September 19, 2013 by ·
Real estate agents have a potentially dangerous job in regard to their own personal safety and well-being. Not only do they often end up at locations alone for extended periods of time; they are inviting strangers in to join them. By taking a few basic precautions, you can make your next open house a safe […]
Ideas for Winterizing Your Home
September 19, 2013 by ·
Getting your home read for the worst conditions is essential. Rather than wasting time, and possibly money, take the proper steps before the worst of the storm hits. As the summer comes to a close, it seems as though cold weather is so far away, however, this is the time when the planning and preparation […]
5 Fast Ways to Declutter Your Home
September 4, 2013 by ·
Most busy homeowners don’t have much time to declutter their home, so more and more items and junk seem to keep piling up. When we turn to finally attack that clutter, the magnitude of the task we are faced with is enough to make us walk away and find something else we would rather do. […]
Five Important Safety Tips when Renting Your Home
August 12, 2013 by ·
Have a vacation or second home you’re ready to rent out? Maybe you’re going on an extended trip overseas and would like to make some extra cash instead of letting your home sit empty. Renting out your home is a great idea, you just need to take some precautions before doing it. Renting your home […]
High-Tech House Hunting- 5 Websites To Simplify Your Search
August 5, 2013 by ·
House hunting can be such a headache, brought on by hours of pouring over real estate ads in the paper and frantic phone calls with agents. Most people will tell you it’s well worth it in the end. After all, you have to put in the work to reap the rewards. But what if you […]
What a New Home Buyer Should Know Before They Buy
August 4, 2013 by ·
Looking to buy your first home? It can be one of the most exciting things you will do in your life, though before you make the leap, there are a few things you should know. For a new homebuyer, the months leading up to your big purchase can be a time of excitement, fear and […]