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20 Sep Things a Handyman Should Check before Winter

You might think that it’s a little early to be thinking about winter preparation, but when it comes to house maintenance, the sooner it’s done, the better. Weather during the fall and winter can be extremely taxing on your home. Additionally, even the most minor repairs and maintenance can be very difficult to take care of when there’s snow and ice around, whether you’re taking care of it yourself or hiring a handyman.

10 Sep 5 Electrical Warning Signs

When there’s a hole in the wall, a problem with the locks on the door, or a badly-running furnace, we easily see the signs. However, electrical problems can be a little more sneaky. After all, the wires themselves are hidden behind walls (hopefully,) and we can easily miss early signs of danger. It could be that a circuit is overloaded, water is dripping in from a leaky pipe, or even that wires are being tampered with by mice.

01 Sep 3 Signs You Need to Hire a Professional Handyman

We live in a “Do It Yourself” culture. Whether it’s planning your wedding, watering your lawn daily manually, or attempting to fix the leak in your kitchen sink. This is because most of us are trying to cut corners and we feel capable of doing things ourselves. We’re all guilty of this! But the reality of it is that sometimes there are projects that we really shouldn’t do ourselves. Here are a few signs that it’s time to take a step back and call a professional handyman.

01 Aug The Benefits of Hiring Lawn Care Services

People love greenery, even if they’re not “outdoorsey” types. It’s hardwired into our DNA. That’s why people love to live in places that have a green lawn, a friendly tree nearby, and beautiful views out the windows. Did you know that being close to green spaces has a powerful effect on our psychology? It lowers stress, which contributes to better health, happier relationships, and longer life expectancy.

01 Jul 3 More Tips for Writing Effective Rental Listings

In our last blog post, we suggested two major tips to help you write effective rental listings. Today, we’re following up with three more writing tips that will help you to attract your ideal tenants. 3: Be Honest If your listing doesn’t actually reflect the property,...

01 Jun 2 Essential Listing Tips for Better Tenants

Having success as a landlord starts with obtaining great tenants. If you have experience renting out your property, you know that tenants can embody a wide range, from nightmares that require you to go through court processes to ideal scenarios who pay rent on time and take good care of the property. In order to attract those quality tenants, it’s important to do a great job with your property listings. Great listings, in the right place, will ensure that you have your pick of tenants, and you can filter them according to your renting needs. Here are 2 tips to help you attract your ideal tenants:

01 Mar Minimizing Vacancy Losses on Your Rental Property

If you rent out property, then you know that vacancy losses are definitely something to be concerned about. A vacant unit could cost you between $1,500 and $5,000 per month, when you factor in the costs associated with advertising, incentives, and preparing property for potential tenants. To reduce expenses, then, it’s important to make sure that your units are sitting empty for as short a period of time as possible. Here are a few techniques that property owners use for minimizing vacancy losses on their property.