It might be time to invest in a pool company....or in a pool In thinking through the ways in which life will likely be different going forward one of the ways that's sure to change is how we recreate during the summer. It appears that lots of folks are considering adding a pool [...]
No Cannon Balls! Man there are some creative people in this country. Want to chill out in some water in your back yard? Don't have much space or much capital? No problem. I bring you the stock tank. Here's a cool article about chilling on a budget. I want to settle into one [...]
Kill 3 birds with one stone! Note no birds were actually harmed in the publishing of this blog. How do you improve your properties value and appearance, get some exercise and get out of the house safely at this time? Landscaping!! I've become a bit of a gardening and landscaping snob (thanks Cathleen [...]
Small things can make a big impact. Might it be time for a little DIY project for your kitchen while you are largely house bound? Here's some great smaller projects that you might enjoy and make a big difference. Call me if you want any input on market trends for these ideas.
Your tress are an asset. Here's how to protect them. Large healthy mature trees can add so much to the appearance and privacy of our properties yet we often neglect them. Here is a great article on how to keep your trees healthy. After all, when a 30 ft hard wood dies you [...]
When in Rome...speak Roman! (OK, Latin or maybe Greek) I've sometimes been accused of speaking a different language in the conduct of my real estate career but I think it might be even worse with contractor lingo. Here's a great article to get you up to speed on the vernacular you will need [...]
Septic systems: No reason to be afraid of them I think most people would be surprised by how many homes in both this region and around the country have septic systems. They make up about 20% of all homes nationally and over 50% in some states! There are a lot of multi-million dollar [...]
Know who is working on your house! If I were to assess which complaint in the real estate realm I have received the most in my 31 years in the business, the far and away winner would be problems with contractors. A great contractor for the type of work that you need done [...]
A different approach to basement flooring Since basement floors are installed on concrete slabs and are often partially or totally in ground, they require a different approach to flooring then their upper floor brethren. In addition to meeting your wants and needs flooring selections might help you correct a slab floor that might [...]
It's hip, it's versatile, it's in...but it's not cheap Amongst an ever expanding universe of counter top options Quartz has a unique place. Really the only down side is price. Here's a great article about the positives of this unique and versatile surface. Call me if you are looking for advice or contractor [...]