Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday
It’s hard to believe, but according to Robert Lilienfeld, co-author of the book, “Use Less Stuff: Environmental Solutions for Who We Really Are,” between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans throw away a million extra tons of garbage each week. During the season of giving, it sure seems like we’re taking a lot from Mother [...]
Home Inspections 101
What does your home inspection cover? And who is liable if a problem develops down the road? We’ll answer these questions in today’s column. You need an inspection on any property you are buying, regardless if it’s old or new construction. An inspection is like a check-up for your house. What repairs will need to [...]
Four Season Landscaping
Flowering gardens are a beauty to behold and bring enormous satisfaction to those who plant them. Doing ones’ own landscaping has many rewards. Gardens that grow and bloom during all seasons can be a challenge, but in many gardening zones, a little planning and the right mix of flora makes this possible. Blooms Burst In [...]
Instructions for Winterizing Above-Ground Swimming Pools
An above ground swimming pool can bring us years of enjoyment as long as we take care of it in a responsible manner. The frigid, freezing temperatures of winter are the most ruthless adversaries to the pool and it’s equipment, so winterizing your above ground pool is essential if you have plans to use it [...]
Rebuilding after a disaster? Watch for contractor scams
I recently came across this article on Yahoo News. The advice in this article holds true regardless if you are in a natural disaster or just looking for a contractor. Remember to always check references and go check out previous job sites. This one thing will scare off most bad contractors. Also make sure they [...]
