Category: Tips and Tricks

  • Driveway Options

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    Repaving or building from scratch Whether you are repaving your driveway or building one from scratch, selecting the right material is crucial. There are a handful of options to choose from, and each has its pros and cons with respect to price, durability, and asthetics. Pros and Cons of materials Asphalt driveway – Pros Ease…

  • Moving in…

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    More suggestions for projects to do before you move into your new home. Refinish Wood Floors…..Redoing floors can be a major expense if you have a contractor do the work; however, professional floor refinishing can have an incredible effect on your home’s appearance. Of course, you can do yourself but if there’s a lot of…

  • Before you move in…

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    Before moving into a new house, people often take care of major structural, electrical or plumbing projects. But there are a number of smaller projects that are easier to accomplish while you are still living somewherre else. A few suggestions follow …… Repair and Paint the Garage Floor…..before you load up the garage with your…

  • Signs of a Roof Leak

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    How to spot a roof leak and know what to do. INSIDE Mold: Any signs of mold indicates water has made its way into your home. Dampness or stains: Bubbles in paint or water stains OUTSIDE Missing or torn roof shingles Cracks in caulk or missing pieces in roof flashing Gutters drooping or dripping Risks…

  • Mold in Your Home?

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    Protect your home and family from mold toxins. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, a home can be infected by mold without you even being aware of it. What is Mold? Molds are microorganisms causing damage to your home and can put your family’s health at risk. Wherever there is moisture, molds…

  • How to increase the value of your home…..remodel your kitchen

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    Tired of your old and outdated Kitchen? With even a small budget to work with, you can take a boring kitchen and make it amazing. Here’s how…. Install custom cabinets Paint or stain existing cabinets Replace countertops Replace cabinet hardware Replace floor with ceramic, stone, vinyl or wood flooring Install new appliances Update fixtures Update…

  • Home Decor Ideas From A Pacific Northwest Artist — Startlingly Creative!

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    Check out this link www.davidbertmandesigns.com

  • Before the Chill Mow That Lawn One More Time

    Before the Chill Mow That Lawn One More Time

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    Mow that lawn one more time and feed a hawk. With the onset of (gulp ) cooler weather, remind yourself of the threat of field mice and other rodents. Furry neighbors that like a warm place to visit for the winter months– inside our homes! A final mow will remove the pests’s hiding place and…

  • Thinking of Selling Your Home (FSBO)? You Need A Pro in Your Corner

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    Tempted to sell your home on your own? Home prices are on the rise and buyer demand is strong.  Sellers may be tempted to try and sell their homes on their own (FSBO), without using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation. In most cases, the…