We all think of lead being a danger that was found in the house paint that was made prior 1978. After that date paint containing more than 0.06 % was banned by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. But it can lurk in your home in other ways including in the soil outside and even your water.
As a homeowner it is wise to get your well water tested, and treated if needed, to eliminate any risk it could pose to your family. But what could be in it? Isn’t there safety in having a private well?
If you have considered the idea of buying rental property, you probably have a vision in your mind of how life will be as a landlord. You picture checks coming in the mail from tenants each month, and you dropping in to check on your property when you are in the area. But what if you buy property that is not really nearby? A landlord’s plan of action is required to properly manage property from a distance.
It is that time of year when the ants come marching in….to your kitchen. If you are selling your home, the last thing you want is for potential buyers to see a steady stream of little black insects taking over your countertops or anywhere in your home.
It has been decided. The Ugliest Paint Color in the entire world has been determined by researchers in Australia, and let me tell you, it is hideous. The questions is, have you seen it in some of the homes you have recently seen, and more disturbing, is it in yours?
Whether you are showing your home to sell, just moved into a house, or are looking to update your décor, the master bedroom deserves your attention. We actually spend more time in our bedroom than any other room in the house, more than one-third of each day, yet we often put it last on our list for updates.
You have just bought a home and while you are busy picturing yourself redecorating and making it your own, there are some things to know, have on hand, and remember about this big investment.
The industry for so-called smart homes will reach $71 billion by 2018, according to a Juniper Research report published in February 2015. Initially, smart homes and related products were driven mostly by entertainment systems, smart appliances and phone apps. Often these purchase initiatives translate into safety and energy efficient systems that increasingly play a bigger role in the homes we purchase.
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