Keeping Hardwood Floors Looking New

What better floors to have than hardwood! They are highly attractive, easy to care for, and when properly maintained they look fabulous for years.  To keep your hardwood floors in top condition, follow the helpful hints below. • Keep dirt, grit, and debris off the floor.  All of these can scratch and dull the surface.  So [...]

Decorating with Festive Tablescapes

One way to make your home more festive and inviting this holiday season is to use decorative tablescapes.  They are fun and easy to do and work well on your dining table, coffee or end tables, or your fireplace mantle.Think about a tablescape as a tabletop presentation.  It’s a group of items arranged to create [...]

Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer

Did you know that Carbon Monoxide (CO) is often called “the silent killer”? It is a toxic gas that is difficult to detect—you can’t see it, taste it or smell it. All fuel-burning appliances and equipment, many of which are found in our homes (lawnmowers, grills, fireplaces, gas water heaters, stoves and space heaters), normally [...]

Sell Your Home Faster!

The power of a good first impression can help you sell your home in half the time—making a price reduction less necessary. Ten tips: Landscape: 1) Edge lawn and flower beds. A sharp edge give a well-maintained look. Grass or weeds in cracks, paths, and driveways implies neglect. 2) Add color. Plant flowers to make [...]

Caring For Your Houseplants

Houseplants bring so much to a home, adding brightness and cheerfulness to your rooms. They also increase your home’s air quality, and during the doldrums of winter it is nice to have something green to look at and care for. Here are some easy tips to help ensure that your plants stay healthy: • Choose [...]

How to Hire A Plumber

Need to repair, replace, or install plumbing or fixtures?  Unless you are a do-it-yourself homeowner, you will need to hire a plumber.  How do you find a qualified plumber, and what do you look for when choosing one?  Consider the following suggestions: Finding a Qualified Plumber — Referrals are an excellent source for finding the right [...]

Home Purchase

As you consider a home purchase there are a few fundamental questions that you will want to ask yourself. Clarifying your thoughts early on in the process will save you valuable time, leverage your real estate professional to their fullest advantage and shorten your closing process. To assist you in this process, I have included [...]

Organizing Closets to Minimize Clutter

Is closet space at a premium in your home?  Getting organized can definitely help.  Not sure where to begin?  Try the following strategies to conquer clutter and maximize closet space. Start by emptying your clothing closet down to the bare walls.  Examine the contents piece by piece as you go.  For each item, ask yourself: [...]

Fire Extinguisher Safety

If used correctly, a household fire extinguisher could not only save your property but also the lives of your loved ones. For this reason, it is recommended that a fire extinguisher be placed on every floor of a home and that each household member be educated on proper usage. In this piece you will find [...]

Appraisals

Did you know that many people have their homes appraised even when they are not in the buying process? When refinancing your mortgage, applying for a home equity loan or trying to remove your PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) requirement, an appraisal is typically necessary. There are many reasons why you might need to have your [...]

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