Can You Check Off All Five? We are expecting our first frost this week. Are you ready? Clean Gutters (and Drains!) – In addition to gutters, you may have drains that move water away from your house or driveway. Keeping them clear of leaves keeps the water going where it belongs! Any Outdoor water? Blow […]
Most houses benefit from recaulking in the bathroom. Whether it’s behind the sink, around the shower door, or around the edge of the tub. Since I had to do it myself on my SUPER UGLY bath (to keep it workable while we wait to renovate) I got a step-by-step for you here. 1. Tools: This […]
Control Standing Water Look out for pots, buckets, toys, tarps, anything that can collect water after it rains. Look under your porch, around your home, and through your yard for any container, and DUMP THEM! If you keep a birdbath or water feature, keep it cleaned regularly. Cleaning out standing water more than once per […]
Trim Matters Wood trim rots. If you’re getting your house ready for sale (or just maintaining it) replacing rotten trim alone or as part of an exterior paint job is really important. Don’t waste the opportunity: choose PVC! The Problem Your house does a lot, perhaps most importantly it keeps out water. Water is the […]
The Realtor as the Client Sometimes, being the client is the best way to remember all the best practices. Realtors are good at selling other people’s houses. How good are they at selling their own? By Jessica Packineau Back in 2015, Jason and I and our three kids moved from a condo nearby into 148 […]
I was surprised by how much fun it was to test-drive this puppy at Home Depot the other day! And from the few reviews we watched, it seemed like a good grass-cutter. Clearly I couldn’t test that action. Never a dull day when you are out taking care of clients, and you get offered a test […]
Caulk seams before painting makes a world of difference, learn how to make your fresh coat of paint vibe like new construction
Today’s #hometipTuesday is to show your smoke detectors some love! If they’re battery powered, order some! Swap ‘em out if it has been a while! If they’re hard-wired, you get to skip that step, but next time you’ve got your vacuum wand out, give it a brush. Dust can trip them! Also, if they’re older […]
New Years Resolution? Make a Home Resolution This Year and Every Year! This past weekend, we updated our Seller’s Guide and it reminded us how vital it is to regularly update your home. Every year, you should make an update; a #HomeResolution. This is not a repair, or maintenance! This is about keeping your home […]
Simple, thorough vacuuming helps hot water baseboard heat more efficiently and you breathe easy. Do you heat your home with hot water baseboard radiators? Some houses were converted from steam radiators, as their popularity faded in the mid-20th century. Hot water baseboard stole the spotlight by being more discrete, consistent, and easy to maintain. Hot […]