When looking for the perfect home many people wonder if they would be better off buying a fixer upper home, This could be a great savings of money and a great way to build equity. There are several questions that one person should ask themselves before they make this leap. Here are just a few… [Read More]
Solar Tubes Beat Traditional Skylights for Low-Cost Daylighting
By: Dave Toht Published: November 10, 2011 on houselogic.com Get the natural light that skylights provide — but with less cost and less hassle — by installing solar tubes instead. How it works Known variously as a sun tube, sun tunnel, light tube, or tubular skylight, a solar tube is a 10- or 14-inch-diameter sheet-metal… [Read More]
How to Fix Drafty Windows
By: Dave Toht Published: February 15, 2013 on houselogic.com Here are some quick, inexpensive fixes you can do now, plus more permanent solutions when you have the time and money. What’s Wrong with My Windows? With old windows, the glazing putty may have grown brittle and fallen away, leaving the glass rattling in place…. [Read More]
Lead Paint Test Kits: Cheap & Easy to Use
By: Jan Soults Walker Published: March 25, 2011 on houselogic.com Health risks associated with lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes prompted a flood of DIY lead paint test kits. Many are accurate and simple to use. Lead paint testing basics Test any area of your house you plan to renovate. Pick a spot and carefully scrape… [Read More]
If We Don’t Sell Your Home in 30 Days, Will We Buy It???
The housing market is recovering and the Portland markets have become a seller’s market. Competition among Realtors® to get more listings to sell is as fierce as I have ever seen. The battle has been taken to the airwaves and the medium of choice seems to be radio. Some sound more like ‘barkers’ than professionals…. [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]
8 Top Things that Buyers are Looking for
If you are getting your house ready to sell then you are probably wondering what a buyer is looking for in a new home. We have put together and short list of what we feel are the items most buyers are looking for in a new home. There are some things that a seller can… [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]
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