18th February 2009
What happens when stores have too much inventory? They have a sale, of course! It could be more than a price reduction. Perhaps they'll offer buy one get one free deals, or buy this sofa and get a free coffee table.
The world of new home real estate i...
18th February 2009
With long term interest rates hovering at just over five percent, refinancing a mortgage can be a tempting prospect. Currently, financial institutions have much stricter lending criteria and not everyone who applies for new funding is accepted.
Get a...
20th January 2009
Everyone needs a place in their home that they can call their own. A place to retreat, contemplate, relax, or just be alone. It's a place that exudes a sense of calm in an otherwise hectic life. In my house that place of refuge is in my Zen garden.
Ot...
20th January 2009
Fixing Toilet Fill Valve, Flush Valve or Flapper:
Symptom: Toilet runs constantly.
Likely Problem: Fill Valve which allows water to flow into the tank is not closing completely.
Investigation: There is a reason why the valve isn't regulating the ...
17th December 2008
In a response to consumer demand for more pre-installed high tech features, builders are offering more technology related options than every before. In order to stay current and maintain a competitive edge, this offering has become the norm in the buildin...
15th December 2008
So you've listed your home with a reputable agent who has placed internet and newspaper ads. You've just had the first showing and the feedback you received was less than positive. In fact, the people were so turned off, they didn't even complete the tou...
30th November 2008
A fireplace is usually the focal point of a room, but all too often it is the last area of the house to be updated. Old outdated brick from the 70's with dark mortar joints go a long way to dating your home's decor. Modernizing a fireplace does not have t...
30th November 2008
Say good-bye to clunky keychains and hidden emergency keys, with the new electronic deadbolt technology you can open your door with the press of a finger. These slick new units from Schlage are controlled by a keypad that can be automated from a computer ...
21st October 2008
The baby boomers are retiring and many of the 77 million people that make up this demographic are going to be thinking about changing their residence. What are you doing to attract them to your property? Aiming at an older demographic can pay off in a qui...
21st October 2008
Walking is one of the most frequently-recommended exercises for seniors to stay fit. It's gentle, promotes socializing with fellow walkers/neighbors and encourages one to appreciate the beauty of the outdoors. This is why it's important to choose a commun...
11th September 2008
Buying a home can be done under two types of residential sales contracts. Each has some similarities, but it is the differences that need to be understood when deciding which way to go.
Most married couples opt for joint tenancy (although either optio...
10th September 2008
Some of us are looking wistfully at the beautiful sunsets and realizing that the nights are closing in earlier thus signaling that Jack Frost will soon be knocking on the window. However, others amongst us are rubbing our hands in glee at the approach ...
28th August 2008
Renovating your kitchen can add value to your home that is quoted as high as 70% return on your remodeling investment. This means if you spend $10,000 on your re-modeling your kitchen it may boost the value of your property by $7,000. Kitchen renovation...
25th August 2008
Is the trend for smaller houses bringing back the community life or is it the other way round? Are Baby Boomers showing us the way with their socially-driven RV communities and snowbird villages? Have the drastic price increases helped to pull us togethe...
17th July 2008
One of the big problems with living with heat these days is that we are all trying to save money on our energy bills. Whether it is because we are environmentally aware or whether it is because we have found that the cost of living is rising faster than...
