Probably the worst enemy of the house is the water leakage, especially in the coastal environment. To avoid water leaks in your home, it is essential to pay close attention to this aspect of construction to avoid the development of mold and rotting of the wood. Many water leaks come from around the windows. Window …
How do you deal with rental vehicle damage?
Receiving damage to a car that you have rented can be a very stressful experience. Those who do not have the proper collision and liability insurance may find themselves in the middle of a serious financial crisis. When resolving rental car damage, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind to ensure a …
Home Water Pipe Restoration Options
Many customers ask what the difference is between copper, PEX, and epoxy cladding when considering new home plumbing. How do you know which one is better? After more than 40 years in the construction and remodeling business, this is what I have learned: Copper, PEX and Epoxy Coating: All pipeline restoration projects, regardless of type, …
No down payment: how to buy a property without any down payment
If you’ve ever watched TV after 11:30 p.m., you’ve seen people talking about courses on buying real estate without a down payment. They show vacation paradises, beautiful girls, fancy cars, and huge mansions. All of this is promised to you if you buy their course to earn a million with nothing! If you want, you …
Kitchen sinks: why choosing the cheapest is not a good idea
Kitchen sinks, what do we know about them? We use and abuse them and they are probably the most used plumbing fixtures in your home. We know that a garbage disposal usually hangs from it in the cabinet. Other than that, you just sit in your kitchen ready to get your assigned chores done no …
How to wash your windows like a pro!
Have you ever spent your day spraying, scrubbing, buffing, polishing and “cleaning” your windows, but in no time they attract more dirt to their surface? Well, believe it or not, window cleaning chemical companies are smart. They know that if their product (even the “no streak” type) is simply turned on / off with a …
Answer these 5 questions to get the best real estate deal for you
Understand that you need a lot of knowledge if you want to be successful in dealing with experienced real estate professionals. If you can answer these 5 questions comprehensively, you can be sure that you have received the best part of the deal. Q 1) What is the real estate sector aiming at? This is …
How to ship Mexican salsa: perishable foods
Not everyone has the luxury of being around salsa. If you’ve made a sauce recipe, it can be tricky to give it to someone far away. Fortunately, there are several agencies that can be used to send your sauce to your jealous friends. Knowing how they differ will allow you to make the best decision …
Construction of a new house: what is the cheapest surface?
Using the square footage of your basement may be the cheapest usable square footage in your home. OK, what does that mean to you? Simple, if you want to save money, and I mean a lot, use basement square footage as part of your home … not just what supports it. Think about how much …
Landlords: How to Determine the Rent Amount for Your Property
I want to present several resources where a real estate investor or property owner can determine what rent they can charge for their investment property. The three most popular websites available for this purpose are Zillow.com, Rentometer.com and Craig’s List. Zillow is the most popular and respected, so we’ll start there. To go Zillow.com and …