No matter how diligent you are in finding the perfect tenant, occasionally, those tenants will have pets. In fact, many people choose to rent so they can bring their pets with them. While it’s understandable that a pet-loving person doesn’t want to leave their pet behind while they move, it is up to you as…
Moving into a new home is an exciting but stressful time. You have so much to organize, it’s inevitable that some things will be overlooked. Take care of the six steps below, however, and you’ll have the essentials covered. 1. Be strategic with new purchases You will likely need at least a few new things…
Decorating blunders get the best of us. And when it’s something minor, like the unflattering accessory or wrong throw pillow, it’s not a big deal. But when you make a mistake that costs you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, it’s a different story. Unless you have more time and money, you can avoid making…
Summer is just around the corner, can you believe it? The first few months of 2021 have been flying by, especially with people anticipating the light at the end of the tunnel that is the pandemic. This summer is looking promising, and with the possibility of safely gathering with loved ones, it’s time to get…
Do you complete most of your railroad or scale models indoors or at night? It might be time to invest in new lighting. Whether you need more LED lights for your models themselves or overhead lighting for you to see what you’re doing, finding the right lights takes consideration. If you’re out of sunlight but…
In simplest terms, pitch is the slope, or angle, of a roof. For every 12 inches toward the peak of the roof, the roof will rise a certain number of inches. For example, if there is a rise of 5 inches, the pitch is written 5/12. Depending upon the design and the materials used in…
In today’s world, most of us are paying much more attention to our carbon footprint then we used to and this can only be a good thing. When it comes to flooring, looks and practicality tend to be at the top of our list. But with global warming looming large, that is beginning to change……
So, you’ve decided to sell your home. Perhaps you’re moving to a new location to start a dream job, upgrading to a larger house because you’re planning on starting a family, or downsizing to a cozier place after sending the kids off to college. Whatever your reasons for wanting to sell, now is the perfect…
As we say good-bye to 2020 — what for many people has been a year filled with a lot of changes — we also can say hello to new ways of spending time at home, and upgrades to make this time more pleasant in 2021 and beyond. Consider some of these home design trends emerging…
Kitchen and bathroom renovations can be a calming experience when a team of professionals handle everything. The kitchen is a place where most people spend their time, be it an avid cook or a busy mom cooking food for her kids. Kitchen renovations can make your house look more beautiful. Moreover, working in a renovated…
