03rd December 2008
Most homes look that much better with a number of cultivated plants in and around them. Homes with attractive landscaping have a higher resale value than those without. So, if by adding a garden, you can add to your home's attractiveness, increase the res...
03rd December 2008
If you've bought a rental property and are advertising it on Craigslist or other online classifieds, beware! There are people out there who want to take your money without even seeing the inside of the home you're renting out.
Typically you will recei...
10th November 2008
So you need more space, but you really like your neighborhood and would rather not move. Adding on to your existing home may be the way to go. A home addition is a complex undertaking, but with the right amount of planning and assistance, you'll breeze th...
03rd November 2008
By day, Ogden appears as a typical small town in Utah, but by night, this quiet little community awakens more than its share of spooky happenings.
Ogden was not always such a friendly community. In the late 19th century it was full of opium dens and b...
29th September 2008
More and more people are doing away with aerosols and harsh chemicals and adopting more eco-friendly ways to clean and deodorize their homes. These natural scent solutions are not only good for the environment, but also for the budget. Costs can add up wh...
29th September 2008
After speaking to a decorator recently, he described a common behavior in many of his clients. Clients bring him photos of designer rooms expressing a desire to replicate the look in their own homes. They say they're ready for a change and want to add som...
05th September 2008
You lucky bunch! First time buyers can get a tax credit for as much as ten per cent of a first home purchase (but it must be less than a $7500 refund) . Yep, this is all part of the recently-passed and much publicized Housing and Economic Recovery Act of...
05th September 2008
Usually the last things out of the old house are the first things you need in the new house; this means moving house should be easy, right?
Wrong!
Chaos reigns on moving day because most of us are more worried about the 'moving-out' side of it and...
13th August 2008
It is quite horrifying to think that in the USA there is one needless death every three hours.
Do you have a smoke alarm installed in your home?
Many people died in apartments as well as homes, so do not think of a smoke alarm as simply protecting...
13th August 2008
Best time to paint is in the summer. Heck! - It is even pleasant out there wielding the old paintbrush; blue skies above and listening to the birdsong (get those earplugs out of your ears!). This time of the year there are no worries about damp levels ...
22nd July 2008
There is no doubt that house prices are falling and that certain areas of the U.S. have become "risky" markets. Home prices have dropped more in the first quarter of this year than at any other quarter in the last 17 years. PMI Mortgage Insurance says hom...
22nd July 2008
Robert Frost claimed that, "good fences make good neighbors"- but if you have intentions to create a happy and safe neighborhood, then forget the fences, walls and barriers and instead, think about what you can do to contribute and lead by example. After ...
19th June 2008
The big news of the first quarter of 2008 was that the GDP is still positive, so what does that mean for you? Well, if you are struggling with house payments it could mean that you should keep up the struggle, the end of this low period may yet be comin...
11th June 2008
One way to catch a prospective buyer's attention to your listing is to mention the water feature that is installed in your back yard. We all love them, especially when they are already set up and running! There are many reasons why a water feature draws...
11th June 2008
House prices have almost doubled in the last ten years, but even so, is the bank a safer bet for your savings? There are many articles written lately urging the public to 'invest' in realty. These investments are suggested in several forms: e.g. as a sec...
