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Painting the interior of your home is no small task. It requires a lot of planning, preparation, work, money, and time, which are all valuable resources that we shouldn’t spend carelessly. And what’s more, the work can be time-consuming and tedious. Of course, the result is often worth the work, but still, painting can be a difficult experience. It’s no wonder that most people avoid painting their houses at all costs!

The general population has a love/hate relationship with wallpaper. Some people love it, and some people hate it, and there’s rarely an in between. For some people, moving into a home that already has wallpaper, can be a deal breaker. The idea of tackling the task of painstakingly removing the wallpaper, is daunting. The good news is, wallpaper isn’t permanent. The process to remove the wallpaper may be difficult, but not impossible.

No one wants to think about the possibility of needing a fire extinguisher in their home. Everyone always thinks that nothing bad could happen to them or in their home. Some people feel like preparing for a disaster is welcoming the disaster to happen, or admitting that it’s possible that they could experience a fire in their home. However, being prepared for bad situations just helps you minimize the damage in the event of having a fire or small disaster occur inside your home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: