I think for the most part many of us have the same thing in common when it comes to the things our parents used to say. By this I mean certain phrases like, “close the fridge, were you born in a barn?, and who left the lights on?”, were common in most people’s home. All […]
Owning rental properties can be a great thing for investing in the future. However, when you live in a double and rent out the other half, it can be a hassle as well. This is mostly because you see your tenant on a day-to-day basis and know everything that they are doing. If you hear […]
I like to think that I am a savvy shopper. By this I mean that I know how to spot a bargain and take advantage of deals whenever possible. I am always on the lookout for coupons and sales in order to make my hard earned dollars stretch as far as possible. There are, however, […]
I am sure that you have, at one point in your life, seen an older building or home with steam heat. These old radiators that are found in historic homes can be dangerous if not maintained. They can also cause damage to wood floors or walls due the excessive moisture that they can put in […]
Local news station do the segment last week that really got me thinking about helping out. They always try to highlight at least one organization that is in need of assistance each week and this one really touched my heart. They interviewed the director of a local nursing home where those less fortunate spend their […]
When we purchased our home over thirty years ago it had a brand new boiler installed. We live in an area where winters are mild so it gets very little use. For all of these reasons we never had it replaced. It is a simple hot water system so we never really had it serviced […]
When finding something online is so easy, why should you take the time to travel to the store to find the best deal. The same can be said for contractors to do the work for you. They are everywhere and on so many sites that there is no reason to go meet with them at […]
When I learned that I was going to be travelling for a month for work I decided that it was a perfect time to have some work done on the house. I have a neighbor that is willing to let my contractor in and out and keep an eye on things so I knew that […]
Working as a salesman is tough. Most times people just shut you down before you have the time to really present your products to them. I can’t say as I blame them because there are so many scams out there that people have become skeptical of anyone that wants their money. My job is a […]
In the wake of the recent storms, many people have lost just about everything. Flood waters, winds, and torrential rain have left many without homes to return to. Most are just thankful to have escaped with their lives. There are some that were not so fortunate. Anyway, my Aunt’s house was one of the few […]