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Five Places Mold Could Be Hiding In Your Home

March 31, 2021 by Kim Abbott

Even the most aesthetically pleasing homes can have mold issues. A type of fungus that thrives on moisture, mold can trigger symptoms such as itching eyes, asthma attacks and bouts of sneezing or coughing. As a result of the possible health issues, mold is the sort of problem that should be dealt with prior to listing a home, and people who are in the market to buy a home would do well to have a licensed professional conduct a mold test on any home they're seriously interested in buying. What follows is a rundown of five places in the home where mold could be hiding. The Unwanted Basement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Home Tips, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

Junk Drawer Organization Ideas That Will Help You Avoid Stress

October 27, 2020 by Kim Abbott

At home, everyone has something they wish was just a little bit cleaner. For many people, this is the junk drawer. The kitchen drawer is crammed with who knows what simply has to get better organized. This could include loose batteries, old cellphones, and even matchbooks from restaurants back when that was still a thing! The good news is that there are ways to clean up this junk drawer and turn all of that chaos around! Rename The Junk Drawer First, it is important to rename the junk drawer. If the junk drawer is called a junk drawer, then it is going to take on the personality of a junk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Organization Tips Tagged With: Home Tips, Junk Drawer, organization

Stop The Rot: The Easy Guide To Preventing Dry Rot In Your Home

August 18, 2020 by Kim Abbott

Did you know that dry rot is ironically created from having too much moisture come in contact with wood? The fact is many homeowners are unaware that dry rot is even setting in, so the first step toward prevention is being able to diagnose possible areas of exposure before dry rot becomes a major renovation expense. Remember that dry rot to your foundation can be an extremely costly repair and will definitely figure prominently into the total value of your property when a house inspection is completed prior to a sale. As well, fungus and mold spores can affect the air quality of your home, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Tips, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

Maximize Your Backyard’s Privacy With These Unique Ideas

July 29, 2020 by Kim Abbott

If you're a homeowner, your backyard is probably a space where you look forward to spending private, quality time watching your children play or entertaining dinner guests. The privacy you and your family treasure could suddenly be put at risk if your neighbors finish renovations allowing them to see into your backyard, or if a tree that once hid your backyard from view needs to be removed. If you're looking to reclaim the privacy you've lost in your yard, here are some options you will want to consider. Your Property Line Is A Natural Barrier That You Can Use To Reclaim Your Family's Privacy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Home Tips, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

Case-Shiller: Rising Home Prices Boost Inflation

February 25, 2015 by Kim Abbott

December home prices rose by 0.10 percent according to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index. The composite report tracks home prices in 20 U.S. cities. December's results boosted home prices by 4.50 percent year-over-year, which is approximately double the inflation rate for 2014. Analysts note that the overall reading was less significant than individual readings for the 20 cities included in the report. Regional Home Prices Suggest Disparity in Housing Recovery The top three month-to-month home price increases for cities surveyed were led by Miami, Florida with an increase of 0.70 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Tips, Market Outlook

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