When you build a home or put a home addition on a property, you're doing a lot more than just adding square footage. You'll have many things to consider, some of which won't be apparent until you're suddenly faced with them. After you've got the right professional to draw your plans and have selected an experienced contractor, you'll still have other responsibilities. You'll get to know the local … [Read more...]

If you're selling your home or it's time for a change and you have patio furniture you no longer want (or use), you might wonder what it is you can do with it. Well, there are some options available, but, one thing you can't do is illegally dump it on a vacant lot or behind a commercial retail space. Nearly regardless of its condition, there are ways to get rid of patio furniture, to accommodate … [Read more...]

You can completely revive an otherwise boring bathroom just by replacing the vanity. Once the bath vanity is uninstalled, you can replace it with an updated one, a pedestal sink, or, even an old dresser or end table. You might have to rip out a bath vanity because of water damage that occurred or you're making, small and strategic improvements to boost the home's resale value. Regardless of the … [Read more...]

There are many typical property clean up situations you may confront in your lifetime. When you own or purchase vacant land, or, one with a dilapidated improvement, such as a home or business, it's a real challenge to keep it clean of discarded junk. Because dumping and recycling laws have become more and more difficult to comply with for consumers, illegal dumping is also an increasingly growing … [Read more...]

Water damage cleanup is a messy but necessary task, and, it can be caused by many different scenarios. It could happen due to component failure, such as a leak in the roof, it might occur as the result of a system failure, like a burst pipe, or, it could be due to a natural, inclement weather event. Regardless of the reason, it's important to do take the right steps to get your home back in good, … [Read more...]

If you're having to tackle a condo cleanout due to an inherited estate home, or, you're going to rent it out or put it on the market to sell it, you should know the process won't necessarily be straightforward. This is because in many instances, condos present certain challenges, unlike single family homes. First and foremost is the property type. While most people think "condominium," means a … [Read more...]

If you're a hobbyist that doesn't have the room to work, you might consider renting a small studio. However, doing so means having to drive back-and-forth, pay rent, and, not have immediate access when inspiration strikes. A great alternative is to convert your shed into a workshop. This simple storage space can be transformed into a climate controlled workshop or art studio with very little … [Read more...]

Moving an office from one location to another isn't exactly an envious position, but sometimes, the lease terms just aren't conducive or it's time to upsize or downsize. Regardless of the situation, office relocation means a total office cleanout, from top to bottom. Otherwise, you'll learn a hard lesson about fine print and fines for leaving behind office equipment and furniture. When an office … [Read more...]

So, you've got an old dining set on your hands and don't know what to do with it. Much like an old sectional, you're stumped about what purpose it can serve, if any. Well, there are some things you can do with an old dining set, some options might first strike you as strange, but nonetheless, useful. The thing about old furniture is that it's got to be in tip-top condition to either resell or … [Read more...]

If you want to own rental property and generate a passive income, you probably have thought about a single family home. While these can certainly be lucrative, often times, just breaking even is difficult when all expenses are factored into the equation. Insurance, property taxes, mortgage principal and interest, maintenance, repairs, are unavoidable realities, and, the tax offset usually isn't … [Read more...]