5 tips to insure home buyers are impressed Are you in the market to sell your home? Here are 5 tips to insure buyers are impressed with what's behind your front door. Depersonalize your space, style important areas with quality items. Remove personal photos, keep large wall art and add greenery. Prospective buyers will have an easier time picturing themselves living there. Simplify, only include furniture that adds function or beauty. Arrange or remove furniture to make rooms look larger and inviting. Remove unnecessary items from all surfaces. Keep immaculate, clean, make beds, … Continue reading...
Fix a Leak month
Did you know that the average family can waste 180 gallons of water every week? It’s true! In fact, research from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that household leaks account for almost 900 billion gallons of water lost worldwide every year. Whether you are a conservation-minded homeowner or you just want to save some cash on your next utility bill, let’s celebrate “Fix A Leak Week” by discussing what you can do around your home. Regularly Check Your Home For Leaks Homeowners can save an estimated 10% from their water bills by fixing simple house leaks. Start by locating your … Continue reading...
Get your home ready for summer!
Step 1: Clean Out Your Gutters Check your gutters. Clogged gutters can cause damage to your home when water doesn’t flow away from the foundation. Use a ladder to get onto the roof, and then remove leaves and twigs with gloved hands and/or a large gutter scoop. Place the debris in a trash bag, carefully dropping it to the ground when it’s full. Use a hose to flush out the gutters after you’re done cleaning. With the hose running, you’ll also find any leaks that need to be repaired. If you find that you do need to make repairs, you can patch a leaky gutter yourself. Scrub the inside of the … Continue reading...
Why I love Denver and why you will too!
I came Colorado in the early 70's for the ski slopes and the great powder snow with my college friends and fell in love with the state. I knew after college of where I wanted to live. Denver has lots to enjoy from the DENVER BRONCOS, DENVER, NUGGETS at the time. Since them we have a great hockey team and now the Rockies for baseball. The ski slopes are close by and has some of the longest seasons to ski, I think the latest I ski was June 5 many years ago. But wait there is so much more in the Denver city it self. The National Stock show and rodeo is in January. It has so many pro … Continue reading...
Winter time maintance
The onset of winter heralds an onslaught of burdensome tasks that must be undertaken to ensure your home is properly prepared for the season. It's extremely important to properly winterize your home otherwise you could be costing yourself tens of thousands of dollars come spring time! From shutting off power supplies to refitting windows, there are plenty of jobs to undertake! Are you ready to embark on a winter home maintenance checklist? If so, let's get started! Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Home for Winter 1.) Clean Your Gutters Gutter cleaning can keep … Continue reading...
Take care of your home!
This year, resolve to take better care of your home by practicing good home maintenance! Your home works hard to take good care of you, return the favor by starting with these simple steps. Know Your Home An easy way to start off with home maintenance is to make sure you set aside between 1% and 4% of your home’s value for home maintenance. Some call this the “Home Maintenance Rule of Thumb.” This is meant to be an easy-to-follow budgeting strategy to make sure home maintenance tasks aren’t neglected. These smaller maintenance tasks will save you money in the long run, as you avoid the … Continue reading...
Homebuyers need to know!
4 Budgeting Tips for New Homeowners As a first-time homeowner, you might believe that the hard work is behind you after you've found and purchased a home. You had to determine how much you could afford, secure a down payment, and apply for a mortgage. However, the hard work involved with financial planning and budgeting is just beginning. To keep the momentum going and build a firm foundation for your future, follow these four budgeting tips. Evaluate changes to monthly expenses. Your living expenses might increase because you'll be paying more for utilities, the mortgage, and … Continue reading...
Relsoutions
Want to make 2023 the best year yet? It all starts with a happy home. Create a healthier space this year by prioritizing at least one of these resolutions. 1. Improve your indoor air quality. Changing your furnace filter at least once a year can go a long way toward improving indoor air quality. Make sure your ventilation system is up to par, particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms. You should also use low-VOC paint and burn real firewood instead of pressed wood logs. This will help keep risky chemicals out of the air for extended periods of time. As an extra measure, portable air cleaners … Continue reading...
Ways to get more for your home in selling!
Higher productivity, less stress, more free time – working from home offers plenty of benefits. It also comes with the challenge of rethinking your daily habits while prioritizing your mental and physical health. If you’re looking for ways to improve your 9-to-5 routine, try these five simple ideas. Bring the Outdoors in We all have an innate need to connect with nature, and organic materials, shapes and colors have been proven to positively affect our mood. If possible, set up your office near a window and incorporate biophilic design elements into the space. A rug made of natural fibers … Continue reading...
Start your Moring out like this
Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones that get in that morning workout or wrap up some work before many of us even hit the snooze button for the first time. Here are five tips to help you achieve that early bird status! Create a morning schedule. Physically write down the things you’d like to complete in the morning and set a time for each. Then stick with it. Once you force yourself out of bed early one or two weeks consistently, you’ll find it gets easier and easier to do. Let the light in. … Continue reading...