It’s not exactly fireplace season here in Arizona but it IS the season to think about maintenance while your fireplace isn’t getting as much use. A few of the tips in this video apply to firepits as well, and we all know how popular firepits are, here and everywhere else. — — — More Resources… Read More
Whether your home is newly listed or it’s been on the market for awhile, even if you’re simply thinking about selling, it’s never too early to prepare for the home inspection. What will the home inspector be looking at? How can you prepare for the inspection? There are a few important but manageable projects that… Read More
Along with the simple tips below, I was blown away by noticeable savings in my electric bill after switching out all of our old light bulbs. There are so many more choices than there used to be, check energy.gov to find out more. Be sure to check with your local power company as well, many… Read More
Next to plumbing, painting is my worst nightmare. Anything at all that can make it easier is welcome advice. Of course, the last time I actually painted anything was before I had a wife 🙂 ~Bill By John Voket In our last segment, I started poking around the kitchen with Debbie Zimmer with the Paint… Read More
You might think home heating systems would be the last thing we worry about here in Arizona. You’d be wrong. Short winters are the norm from the Phoenix Metro area to the Southern border but we do have them. The Northern and Eastern parts of our state are mountainous and indicative of all that comes… Read More
A: According to the Millennial Housing Commission created by Congress, few lenders are willing to administer home improvement loans. Most prefer to make home equity loans or unsecured (personal) consumer loans because they are easier to manage. Home improvement loans usually require detailed estimates, inspections and irregular draws on the loan amount as work is… Read More
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Have you ever considered buying a ‘flipped’ home? Flipping is the process of buying, remodeling, and reselling a home in the shortest amount of time possible. Watch this quick video for some general tips of buying a flipped home. A flipped home can be a fantastic purchase but you do need to be careful. Work… Read More
Most homeowners have experienced the irritation of dealing with low water pressure in the house at least once. Low water pressure makes simple daily activities, such as showering or washing your dishes, frustrating and time consuming, but finding the cause can be the most irksome aspect of this common plumbing problem. So what causes a… Read More
Are you spending too much time and money making the wrong renovations to your home? If you are like most homeowners, it can be hard to know which projects ultimately add the most value. Fortunately, there is online guidance detailing which improvements show the greatest return on investment. Before you start tearing down walls and… Read More
