Do the people living in your household have a habit of leaving lights on when they leave? The worst thing about leaving lights on when they are not needed is the high energy costs that can accumulate. You can actually put an end to lights being left on when no one is at home by investing in an automation system. Multiple parts of your house can be controlled remotely with an automation system in place.…
Read More »House mouse infestations are a pain to deal with. While the mice just want a warm, safe place to live, they make a mess and destroy the innards of your house by chewing on wiring and insulation. What’s really annoying is that they seem to keep coming back. Mouse control is about more than just getting rid of the current critters in your pantry – you have to approach this from a whole-property perspective.…
Read More »Spring and summer are the ideal times to shampoo your carpet because you can open the windows to encourage the carpet to dry out quickly. But if it’s winter and your carpet is badly in need to shampooing, you don’t have to put the chore off for months. Here are some tips to ensure the best results if you have your carpet shampooed in the winter. Be extra careful to suction as much water out of the carpet as possible.…
Read More »Art is frequently collected for personal gratification, while others choose to purchase artworks for their resale value. You may actually have an interest somewhere in between the two. If you take pleasure in sports art for the resale value, you need to appreciate a few things when projecting resale value. Artwork with a base theme in sports ranges from paintings of golf courses, to busts of famous sports figures. The more valuable pieces of sports art for resale fall into three categories: the players, the venues, and the events.…
Read More »One of the greatest fears among homeowners is a flooded basement–and for good cause, since water can be both highly damaging and costly to repair. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to understand all of the ways that such water manages to penetrate the walls of your home. If you would like to learn more about how to prevent the need for water damage restoration, here is how water can get in through your basement window wells.…
Read More »Water damage is a serious concern for the interior of your home, as it can cause a significant amount of structural damage and promote the growth of mold and mildew, which are a serious health concern. While water damage can be easily spotted if a leak develops in your ceiling or if water is freely and visible flowing, it more often than not takes on a less noticeable profile. Knowing how to spot water damage when it isn’t immediately obvious can help you identify and treat the problem before it becomes serious.…
Read More »If you are purchasing a house you might be wondering what you can do to keep your payments low so that all of your money doesn’t go straight to your house and you become house poor. There are a lot of different things you can do to keep your payments low if you know what you are doing. Here are a couple tips. 1. Put Down A Large Down Payment…
Read More »A professional moving service can take a lot of stress off of you during a move. This is especially true if you are moving to a new location where you don’t know anyone to help you with the process. The following tips can help you get the most from the service and ensure your stuff arrives safely. Tip #1: Consider a full service move Movers come at several levels of service.…
Read More »If you’ve just rented office space in a building, you might have already evaluated the exterior security, such as guards, lighting, controlled access to the parking lot, and the like. But you should also take a very good look at the locks you have on your office doors. Even if you’re renting a simple room, there are two good reasons not to use the locks and keys that were already installed on the door.…
Read More »If you enjoy living the simple minimalist lifestyle, you might wonder how you can apply that to your bedroom but still have something stylish. Being a minimalist isn’t about going without style, so don’t think that you have to get rid of everything. These tips can bring about the simple style you’re looking for, while keeping your minimalist beliefs by using dark colors along with white, with just a little pop of earth-tone colors.…
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