Deferred Maintenance: What Saving Money Will Really Cost You In today’s financial climate, homeowners are looking for any way possible to save money. There are plenty of ways to trim down a budget, and most are good ideas. Some, however, will cost you far more than you will ever save; deferred maintenance is one of the most costly choices a homeowner can make. What is Deferred Maintenance? Deferred Maintenance is
allowing Your Tenant TO PAINT: PROS and CONS It’s a lot of work to maintain a rental property. As a landlord, you probably understand how important it is to keep your rental property attractive. An attractive property has the ‘wow’ factor that will attract maximum rent – and good tenants. One way to ensure the property looks appealing to prospective tenants is to paint it prior to them moving in.
COST PLUS CONTRACTING 101 Building or renovating a home can be a huge project, and is never taken lightly by the homeowners who are embarking on it. So much depends on finding the right team to work alongside the owners, designers, architects, and all the contractors who have a hand in making a dream home a reality. And while a project of this magnitude (whether it be a custom built
Top 5 ways to build a sustainable Home Being eco-friendly in today’s world is more important than ever. Everyday practices and purchases can leave a lasting impact on our world. The list of small changes that have an effect on our environment for the better grows daily, but what about big changes? How can someone build a great home while leaving a small impact on our environment? Check out these
USING PAINT TO ENHANCE THE SIZE OF YOUR ROOM Are you living in a smaller city apartment or have a smaller sized room in a spacious home and are wondering how to enhance the “size” of the room using paint? By selecting the right paint colors for the wall, trim, and even the ceiling, you can trick the eye and mind into making the room feel bigger and look bigger. Different colors
USING PAINT TO ENHANCE THE SIZE OF YOUR ROOM Are you living in a smaller city apartment or have a smaller sized room in a spacious home and are wondering how to enhance the “size” of the room using paint? By selecting the right paint colors for the wall, trim, and even the ceiling, you can trick the eye and mind into making the room feel bigger and look bigger. Different colors
Six IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SIDING CONTRACTOR 1. Can my siding be repaired or does it need to be replaced?Your home's siding is the main thing protecting it from the harsh elements (especially water) here in the Northwest. If your siding is failing, your home might be getting damaged every time it rains. Water damage to your interior's drywall and insulation needs to be repaired and at first can
Six IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SIDING CONTRACTOR 1. Can my siding be repaired or does it need to be replaced?Your home's siding is the main thing protecting it from the harsh elements (especially water) here in the Northwest. If your siding is failing, your home might be getting damaged every time it rains. Water damage to your interior's drywall and insulation needs to be repaired and at first can
Six IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SIDING CONTRACTOR 1. Can my siding be repaired or does it need to be replaced?Your home's siding is the main thing protecting it from the harsh elements (especially water) here in the Northwest. If your siding is failing, your home might be getting damaged every time it rains. Water damage to your interior's drywall and insulation needs to be repaired and at first can
Does The Color Match?If not what do I do with all those Paint Cans.The first step is to determine if the any of the paint cans color match your current house colors. I refer to original matching cans of paint as gold. Especially if the cans with paint are labeled as a color match for the walls, ceilings or rooms.We often get calls from realtors to repair walls and do