Have you ever carefully placed painter’s tape and painted a wall only for the tape to cause an uneven or jagged line once you remove it? Professional painters use a simple trick to prevent this. When you use painter’s tape to block an edge, the paint will likely cover part of the tape. This creates…
When your listing receives an accepted offer, expect the buyer to enlist the services of a home inspector before the contract is complete. Even a brand-new home isn’t perfect. Buyers often use home inspections to negotiate during the buying process. Home Inspection Purpose A home inspection is designed to ensure there aren’t any significant defects…
A motionactivated light can save energy and translate into monthly electricity bill savings. There’s a misconception that leaving a fluorescent light on saves more energy than turning it off and on. The Department of Energy recommends shutting off fluorescent lightbulbs if you’ll be out of the room for more than 15 minutes. Installing a motionactivated…
Smoke detectors can help protect you and your family in the event of a fire, but they need proper maintenance to work. Here are some tips for keeping your smoke detector running: Test a smoke detector monthly by pressing the test button. If the detector chirps, then it’s operational. Replace smoke detector batteries once a…
New technologies like social media and email have revolutionized the real estate marketing business in the past decade. And in 2019, those changes are going to keep on coming. To keep differentiating your real estate business, it’s worth investigating the latest trends in real estate marketing and deciding which ones you want to invest in.…
In order to look their best, the trees in your yard need proper care and attention. In return, trees provide homeowners with many benefits such as improved curb appeal, helping with the environment by reducing pollution, improving the value of your home and cutting down on utility costs. An unhealthy tree, on the other hand,…
You know a picture is worth a thousand words. But not everyone wants to read 1,000+ words which means you have to make every picture count – or risk losing a potential buyer’s interest. Hiring a professional photographer is one option, but why not make sure your smartphone lives up to its name? After all,…
Kids running under the sprinklers. The feel of grass under your bare feet. The sight of a sea of green running to the bottom of your yard. There’s nothing like enjoying a well-maintained lawn. And when it comes to selling your property, the return on investment for a few hours’ work over the year is…
As a homeowner, chances are you are trying to keep your home as beautiful and new as possible. It can be upsetting when your carpet or hardwood gets damaged. Although this is bound to happen over time, it can be very disheartening if something happens to relatively new flooring. There are a few things that…
As summer gives way to change colors and colder nights, now is an ideal time to tackle the necessary home maintenance projects that get put off during those sun-filled months – especially when it comes to one of the most protective and necessary aspects of any home, the roof. Cold weather can aggravate a roof…
