by Aidan Whalen | Sep 16, 2024 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles Real Estate, Exclusive Videos |
Many homeowners don’t know that the sun’s UV rays can cause upholstery to fade and change the color of wood furniture. When designing the layout of a room, place furniture in areas where it won’t get a lot of direct sunlight. Use curtains, drapes, blinds, and/or...
by Aidan Whalen | Sep 16, 2024 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles Real Estate, Exclusive Videos |
Whether you have hardwood, tile or laminate flooring, there are many ways to ensure they maintain their quality. When family and guests enter your house, have them remove their shoes so they don’t track dirt through the rooms. If you have pets, trim their nails so...
by Aidan Whalen | Sep 16, 2024 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles Real Estate, Exclusive Videos |
A disaster can strike with little or no warning. Be prepared to evacuate your home on short notice. Put clothes, medications, important documents, food, water, and other essentials in backpacks for each member of your family. Familiarize yourself with your local...
by Aidan Whalen | Sep 16, 2024 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles Real Estate, Exclusive Videos |
Homeowners often use ceiling fans to keep utility costs down in the summer. But many don’t know that fans can also save them money in the winter. In the summer, running fans counterclockwise draws cool air downward and makes warm air rise. Making the blades spin...
by Aidan Whalen | Sep 16, 2024 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles Real Estate, Exclusive Videos |
If your kitchen could use additional lighting, start by identifying specific areas in need of improvement. Think about how much natural light the kitchen gets at different times of day. Find the right combination of overhead, task, and accent lights based on the...
by Aidan Whalen | Apr 1, 2024 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles Real Estate, Exclusive Videos |
If your mortgage has a fixed interest rate, your monthly payments can still go up. Mortgage payments include loan principal and interest, plus charges for homeowners insurance and property taxes. Insurance premiums and taxes are collected a little at a time to reduce...