6 Tips To Make Sure You Get That Security Deposit Back!

Whatever reason you might have for vacating one rental unit in favor of another, one thing’s for sure – you want to get that security deposit back. But if you destroy the place and leave nothing but work for the …

A Sconce Askance (and Other Exciting Lighting Opportunities)

From tea candles to track lights, lighting can enhance your home value, complete a design scheme, and literally brighten your days like no other element.

Installed lighting can obviously be a big investment. But if you’re looking for something modern, …

Think You’re Getting the Whole Shebang? 5 Things That May Not Be Included in Your Home Purchase

What stays and what goes when you buy a new home? While it might seem like a no-brainer that the appliances or light fixtures might be staying, making assumptions like these could burn you come closing day.

Even though it …

Is Your Home Vacation Ready?

We know you’re ready for vacation, but is the house?

If you’ve got the full security system with remote access and smoke alerts and motion-detectors, bravo! Your house is happy to let you go on vacation.

But if you don’t …

6 Simple Bathroom Storage Tips for Tight Spaces

If your bathroom is tight on space, you might find it nearly impossible to figure out where to keep all your bathroom gear. It might seem like there’s barely even enough space to fit your sink, toilet and tub, let …

QUIZ: Are You a Xeriscape Artist?

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Question 1: Do you like puppies? How about kittens and butterflies and bunny rabbits and daisies?

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Question 2: Would you like to save money and get tax breaks?

Question 3: Do you have an appreciation for modernity and a structured …

Pets and Your Home Value

Good news for those of you who have been struggling with the idea of getting a pet and diminishing your home value…Unless you’re the crazy cat guy.

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Or the person considering this. Then you’re probably not going to affect …

Want to Put in a Lowball Offer? Consider These 5 Things First

Just about every home buyer wants to find the perfect place at a discount. While this might happen on occasion, it’s definitely more realistic for buyers to have to have wheel and deal in order to get the price point …