When you work as a property manager, one of the most important tasks on your daily to-do list is showing rental units to prospective tenants. This meeting, which may only last a handful of minutes, can either show a prospective tenant that he or she wants to live in your building, or that this isn’t the case. Having a unit adequately prepared to show is instrumental, but you should also be ready to answer a series of questions that any informed tenant will have.…
Your home is a barrier of protection to you and your family from the outside elements and extreme temperatures throughout the year. And the level of insulation within your home’s walls, floors, and especially your attic keep your home comfortable during winter and summer and also help reduce your home’s utility bills. An under-insulated attic is a big area of home energy loss in your home. Here are some steps to help you check the insulation inside your attic and repair it, as necessary.…
When you own a home, it can often seem like new things that you have to do just keep popping up all the time. This can make it tempting to “skip out” on some of the maintenance and general needs your home has.
One thing you should never skip, however, is waterproofing your basement. There are a great many reasons why basement waterproofing is important and why you absolutely must do it for your home.…
The funnest part about owning wooden storm windows is refinishing them. That is, over time, you can completely revamp the look of your windows by applying a new finish. What will age naturally, adding character and style to your fixtures. However, you will often need to reapply a stain finish to preserve the wood. Whether you are just refinishing your hardwood windows to change the style, cover up some bumps and bruises, or just because you want to reinforce existing finish, the hardest part is going to be prepping the wood.…
If you are thinking about tackling a home project that requires you to use concrete, you might be thinking about buying bags of concrete mix and mixing it up yourself. For example, you could assume that this is a good option for things like installing your own driveway or pouring a concrete pad for an air conditioning unit or a storage building. Even though you can easily and affordably buy a concrete mix to attempt to do it yourself, however, you will probably find that working with a concrete pumping company is going to be a better choice.…
Even though some people look forward to the winter, others stress over the fact that it’s going to be cold. You might be concerned that your house is going to be too chilly this winter, but if you follow these tips, you can help ensure that this is not a problem:
1. Have Your Heater Inspected
Perhaps the first thing that you should make a priority when preparing for the winter is to call an HVAC technician to have your heater inspected.…
If you’re planning to have new cabinets installed in your kitchen, one of your first priorities should be to evaluate the variety of available cabinet materials. One material that you might not immediately consider is aluminum.
If you wondering about the merits of kitchen cabinets, it’s worthwhile to carefully evaluate the pros and the cons before you move forward with your final decision. Here are some pros and cons to keep in mind about this material.…
If you get into a car accident where you are liable for the damages, and your auto insurance company finds out that you were driving your vehicle for business purposes, you could find yourself in hot water. Here are some guidelines for understanding when you need commercial auto insurance.
Are You Being Paid to Drive?
If you are getting paid to drive in any way, then you need commercial auto insurance.…
If your asphalt driveway has cracks, you should repair them as soon as you can. The cracks are unsightly, but even worse, they allow water to seep into the base under the driveway. This can cause the soil to shift and the cracking to get worse. When you’re ready to make repairs, the first decision is if you want to do the work yourself or if you want to hire a paving contractor.…
Taking on the idea of having a loved one age in place through home health care options is something many people are facing daily. With this option you may have to face contacting a home remodeling contractor. If your home is not already set up for in-home health care, you will need to make several adjustments to accommodate your loved one, especially if they are wheelchair bound. Here are a few suggestions to consider.…
