Some Cheap Fixes to Spruce Up Your Property

By System Thursday, February 5, 2015

Whether you are selling your home, getting it ready to rent, or just want to update for yourself, here are some cheap fixes to spruce up the look of your property. Update the kitchen – As this is the heart of any home, you want to be sure the kitchen looks clean and re...

How Long Should Major Appliances Last?

By System Thursday, January 22, 2015

The life expectancy of household appliances can vary depending on use but the following can be used as a guide to how long they should last before needing replacement: Gas range/oven - 15 years Refrigerator - 13 years Dishwasher - 9 years Microwave...

Keeping Your Clothes Dryer Running Efficiently and Safely

By System Thursday, January 8, 2015

The easiest way to keep your dryer running efficiently is to clean the lint trap and keep the vent clear. If your dryer vent has not been cleaned in the past year it, probably needs it. This is a fairly easy process that anybody can do in about 30 minutes or so. Unplug the d...

Easy Fixes to Help Lower Your Heating Expenses

By System Thursday, December 25, 2014

Furnace Filters You can save energy without spending much money this winter by changing your furnace filter once a month during the heating season. Dirty filters can restrict airflow and increase energy demand. You can save even more money by using permanent electrostatic filters...

Winter Fire Safety Tips

By System Friday, December 12, 2014

More fires occur during the winter months than at any other time. Over $2 billion in property loss occurs from winter home fires each year. 67% of these fires occur in one- and two-family homes. Fortunately, taking a few simple precautions can prevent most fires. Please see the ...

Holiday Safety Tips for Home

By System Friday, November 28, 2014

Holiday Safety Tips for Home The holiday seas...

Low Maintenance Options for Your Rental Homes

By System Thursday, November 13, 2014

While there is no perfect formula for making your investment home easy to maintain while still appealing to tenants, we have a few suggestions that may help: Paint – use satin or semi-gloss for easier clean up and stick with neutral tones Flooring – use tile...

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

By System Friday, October 31, 2014

Fall is a good time of year to begin preparing your home for the winter. As temperatures begin to drop, your home will require some low maintenance in order to keep it worry-free throughout the winter. The links below offer tips as easy as removing hoses and drain...

Tips for Picture Hanging (and maybe help in getting your deposit back)

By System Thursday, August 28, 2014

3M makes a wide variety of products which are great and maybe unknowingly are helping tenants to make their places look great. We have tried these products and found them to work great! Strips are fantastic as they don’t leave holes in the wall, eliminating any ...

Avoiding Rental Scams!

By System Thursday, August 28, 2014

First and most obvious. If the rent price is too good to be true, it’s probably a scam. Never wire money for a property you haven’t seen or to a landlord who is in another country and promises to FedEx you the keys. Do some basic homework on the property y...