Homeowner Tips

The Utility Company Really Can Come Dig Up Your Yard

July 1, 2008

This morning I woke up to the sound of construction equipment.
If you ever thought that strangers couldn’t suddenly show up one day and just dig up your yard, you are wrong!
Most properties have at least one utility easement within their boundaries. I happen to live on a street with 50 to 80 [...]

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Fire Destroyed my Childhood Home

June 10, 2008

I found out a couple of days ago that there was a major fire in my childhood home last week.
My parents bought the house when I was 2 years old. My mom sold it 4 years ago after 35 years of proud ownership. It was sad for me and my siblings to see [...]

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Make Sure your Stove is Safe by Installing an Anti-Tip Bracket

February 23, 2008

This week it was announced that Sears settled a class-action lawsuit over injuries and deaths that were due to stoves tipping over because they weren’t securely attached to the wall or floor. For more information on the settlement and to see if your stove is covered, check out the lawsuit information details.
When a home sells [...]

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Home Improvement Tax Tips for 2007

December 26, 2007

With only a few days left in 2007, time is running out to take advantage of some home related tax deductions.
If you make energy efficiency home improvements to your primary residence by the end December 31, 2007, you may be eligible for a tax credit. Tax benefits are available for:

windows

doors

skylights

insulation

heating equipment

cooling equipment

hot water heaters

For more [...]

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Would Your Roof Pass a Roofing Inspection?

December 19, 2007

A few days ago, I had about 5 inches of snow sitting on my roof. I recently had my roof inspected, so I wasn’t concerned that the melting snow would cause any leaks.
Do you think this roof leaked during our recent snow???

I drive by this home every day…it’s a few blocks from my house. I [...]

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Home Improvements: How Do they Affect Resale Value?

December 12, 2007

If you had to guess what your home is worth, do you have a number in mind? I’m guessing you do.
Most homeowners have an idea of what they think their home is worth. The problem with their guesstimate is that they often base their home value on some inaccurate assumptions.
When it is time to [...]

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