3 reasons to never garden without gloves
We recently read a Facebook gardening group post asking “Who else loves to garden bare handed?” We were shocked at the responses, most of which…
Author: Eric Ross
What you need to know about homeowner’s associations
A Dallas homeowners association (HOA )sent a letter to homeowner Frank Larison, a 58-year-old Vietnam veteran, threatening to have his car towed, at his expense.…
Should I buy a new or an existing home?
One of the choices you may be faced with when you decide to buy a home is whether to buy a newly-built home in a…
When shopping for a new home, consider location carefully
The real estate industry loves to harp on “location;” so much so that we repeat it three times to let you know how important it…
Should You Skip the Home Inspection to Win a Bidding War?
It’s hot out there, and we don’t just mean the weather. The real estate market is one of the fastest moving in the country’s history…
DIY tips to increase curb appeal
What happens – or doesn’t – between the curb in front of your home and the home’s front door is known as curb appeal. It…
What to consider when buying a used refrigerator
It’s the sad truth: we can’t all afford to pop into Home Depot and plunk down $3,000 for a brand new “French Door Refrigerator in…
3 easy ways to live a greener life
Green – a word that can indicate envy or inexperience, it can conjure up a frog named Kermit, or immature fruit.It’s also a descriptor of…
You may not notice them, but your home has eyesores
You can clean your home like a professional. Organize and decorate ‘til the cows come home. Nine times out of 10, however, what your guests…
Need a new water heater? Consider a tankless version
The average water heater’s life span is 10 to 15 years, according to energysaver.gov. This is a general rule because not all water heaters fit…