June 17, 2019
School’s almost out. Work is slowing down. You’re counting the days until you arrive at your vacation destination. Your goals are simple: relax and create new memories with family and friends.
So why should you have to worry about your home while you’re on vacation?
Home maintenance professionals frequently field questions from homeowners concerned about their properties while away. Understandably, it can be hard to let go and let loose while concerned about your largest and most important investment. What if someone breaks in? What if a fire starts? Not being there to address problems as they arise can be nerve-wracking and scary.
Spring is in the air, and you might be seeing “Open House” signs popping up with all those tulips around town. While my background is not in real estate, I often am asked to consider resale value when consulting with my clients, because at the end of the day, everyone sells eventually. Like most industries, real estate is not what it used to be due to changes in people’s lifestyles and technology. I’ve been in a few discussions with builders and realtors alike lately, and I’m going to share some ideas and tips from a design perspective for home owners that are looking to sell, in the short or long term.
That Pinterest project sure looks appealing, doesn’t it?
Winter vacation is supposed to be a relaxing time, a worry-free week or more away from home, building new memories with family and friends. Why should you have to worry about your home while you take your family on a dream winter getaway?
It’s that time of year again – time to break out the patio furniture and toss some hamburgers and fresh veggies on the grill!
When’s the last time you moved the fridge to clean behind it? What about the little crack between the stove and the countertop? If you’re like most homeowners, you may not pay as much attention to the areas in your home that you can’t see. And even if you have taken the plunge, you may not be eager to revisit: those long-neglected crevices filled with goop and grime can produce some gag-worthy smells when that debris is finally dislodged.
Imagine coming home from a long day, ready to relax, unwind and spend an evening with your family, only to find that something has gone seriously awry in your home. Anything from a burst pipe to a broken door to an can cause a gigantic mess, and these unpleasant surprises are downright stressful or even panic-inducing.
