A hairdryer (or heat gun) can be a godsend when your pipes are freezing. If hot rags aren’t doing the trick, try blowing hot air directly on the pipes. Important note: You don’t want to use a blow torch or anything that produces direct flames, which can damage your pipes and turn a frozen pipe […]
During cold weather, open any cabinet doors covering plumbing in the kitchen and bathroom. This allows the home’s warm air to better circulate, which can help prevent the exposed piping from freezing. While this won’t help much with pipes hidden in walls, ceilings, or under the home, it can keep water moving and limit the […]
If the temperatures have dropped into freezing and intend to stay there, turning on your faucets — both indoors and out — can keep water moving through your system and slow down the freezing process. There’s no need to waste gallons of water: Aim for about five drips per minute. Call me to find your […]
Lay Out a Tarp Before the Snow If you like short cuts, this technique, billed as “the laziest way imaginable” to clear snow. The day before an expected snowfall, lay a tarp on your walkway. When the snow finishes falling, just pull out the tarp, and voilà: an instantly cleared walkway. (Make sure pedestrians won’t […]
Faux wood blinds will complement a home’s interior and exterior, regardless of a house’s size or style. Many faux wood blind options are available to match a home’s décor perfectly. From cordless blinds to moisture-resistant varieties, these blinds maintain their appearance and quality for an extended period of time. Also, faux wood blinds replicate the […]
Patch small wall holes with a putty knife and non-gel toothpaste. Sand smooth. You can use toothpaste to erase crayon marks as well. Scrub with a brush and wipe. Call me to sell your home fast and for top $$.
If you are considering a future move, start cleaning your closets now and downsizing to avoid paying extra moving costs. Do a little each week to avoid the stress and time constraint at the last minute. Give me a call to help you get started.
Home owners are building net worth at a pace that is up to quadruple that of a renter. In the past 15 years, the net worth of the typical home owner has ranged between 31 and 46 times that of the net worth of the typical renter, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer […]
Pre-moistened, flushable wipes may not be so good to flush down your toilet after all. Flushing them could cause a plumbing problem, according to This Old House. The nonwoven fabric from the wipes may collect with grease and other materials and lead to a clog. Fix: Place a covered trash bin in the bathroom to […]
If you’re planning in the spring to buy a new home, you already may be feeling a bit overwhelmed about what can often be a complicated and convoluted process. ¶ The good news is that you have plenty of time to learn the myriad steps to buying a home and getting prepared for the endeavor. […]
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