Once their offer is accepted, eager home buyers have another hurdle to overcome, the home inspection. As a real estate agent, you can ease your client’s mind by being a source of information about the home inspection process. Here are the facts behind five common home inspection myths. An Appraisal Is the Same as an…
Your listing is under contract, that’s good news. But your work is not done yet, and the last thing you want is a delay. Use this list of eight easy tips to make sure the home inspection goes smoothly. 1. Give Them Gas The inspector needs the gas (including pilot lights), electric, and water supplies…
If you drive a smaller passenger vehicle but tend to haul long, large, or unwieldy cargo, don’t put your paint job at risk. There is a simple and inexpensive hack that can protect your car and your cargo when transporting items in the trunk. Pool noodle “trunk bumpers” can eliminate contact between your cargo and…
Do-it-yourself (DIY) electrical projects can save considerable money and help you understand the inner workings of your home’s electrical system. They can also, however, be dangerous and costly if you don’t know what you’re doing. Avoiding common mistakes is a great first step toward successfully completing a DIY electrical project. Once you learn what not…
Everyone’s had the experience at some point or another: You’re folding laundry and realize that you’re missing a sock from a pair. In fact, you’re missing several socks, and you have a stack of them waiting to reunite with their partners. Just where do those things go, anyway? For the most part, many missing socks…
Trying to figure out the best backdrop for your eye-catching Thanksgiving spread? Here are ten no-fail ideas to get you started. Flower Patch Flowers are a great way to add a festive pop of color. Yellow sunflowers, orange or red roses and some beautiful fall greenery or leaves combine to create a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece.…
Running out of space in your closet? We’ve got the solution you’ve been looking for. Install an add-on clothes rack, doubling the amount of hanging space for your wardrobe. Measure a piece of rod to match the length of the rod on the top level of your closet. Screw eye hooks in both ends of…
There’s nothing worse than losing power. Whether you’re in the middle of a great TV episode or cooking a meal, suddenly losing power can be frustrating, confusing and sometimes dangerous. Oftentimes, your loss of power is weather-related, but if it’s due to a circuit breaker, follow these simple steps to solve the problem. Safety First…
