Accurately determining property value is the most critical task to getting your property sold. Of course the marketplace and location are major factors, but some factors are within your control to improve. De-clutter Less is always more! Remove unnecessary furniture to open-up walkways, creating a home that feels spacious and lighter. This is truly an… [Read More]
Spring Cleaning List
By: Lara Edge Published: April 20, 2012 on houselogic.com Don’t you just love that feeling you get when you check items off a list? Get that adrenaline going with our spring cleaning list. Before you begin: Turn up the tunes with our Spotify spring cleaning playlist. Now you’re ready to tackle your spring cleaning list: Walls:… [Read More]
Tips to Make Your Roof Last as Long as Possible
By: Jeanne Huber Published: July 19, 2013 on houselogic.com Whether your roof is brand-new or years old, here’s what you need to do to keep it in the best possible shape for the longest possible time. Clean the Gutters Ruined paint on siding and a wet basement are typical problems caused by clogged gutters,… [Read More]
Is Your Home Older Than Its Years?
By: Lara Edge Published: October 14, 2013 on houselogic.com Would you throw away $20,000? You are if you’re letting your home age faster than it should. Here’s a simple maintenance strategy to keep your home young. An out-of-shape house is older than its years and could lose 10% of its appraised value, says Mack Strickland,… [Read More]
10 Easy Steps to Painting a Room
With the new year upon us many of us are looking for ways to update a room with paint or with other decorative ideas. Many times this is to get the house ready to sell, but other times it is just because it is time to update or they are ready for a new look. … [Read More]
Organize Your Garage for Under $50
By: Jan Soults Walker Published: December 27, 2012On houselogic.com If clutter trumps cars in your garage, get organized (and make room for your vehicles) with these smart garage storage solutions, each costing less than $50. Hoist bicycles to the rafters with a rope-and-pulley system ($22) that makes it easy to raise the bike and… [Read More]
Winter Home Maintenance
It is not too late to start on some winter home maintenance. Many homeowners are unsure of what items they need to do and when is the best time to do it. We have put together a list of things to do in order to help you keep up with the duties of home ownership…. [Read More]
A few hours of exterior home and yard work can add thousands to your home’s value.
Originally posted on houselogic.com April 20th 2013 How much value can neighborhood curb appeal add? Having nice landscaping adds $1,777 in home value when you’re selling your home, according to data collected in a HomeGain.com survey about how home improvements boost home value. Curb appeal works in the other direction, too. If a for-sale… [Read More]
Concrete Painting Basics
By: Pat Curry Published: March 25, 2011 on houselogic.com Prepping and painting concrete surfaces requires more skill, tools, and time than throwing a coat of paint on drywall. Here’s how to put a new face on concrete. 1. Clean the concrete Cleaning concrete is a vital first step because the porous surface tends to trap… [Read More]
12 Causes and Cures for Common Home Maintenance Problems
By: Jeanne Huber on Houselogic.com Published: April 8, 2010 Many sensory clues give you early warning of home maintenance problems—if you can decode the symptoms. 1. Peeling exterior paint Cause: Moisture is probably getting underneath the paint, perhaps from a leaking gutter overhead or from a steamy bathroom on the other side of the wall…. [Read More]
