Posted by Barbara Musoka // November 1, 2023
When you’re selling a home, property value is probably one of the first things on your mind. Property value can be mystical, but there are a few key elements that help determine your property value and help keep it realistic: • Neighborhood data. Your first step in determining your property value when selling a home is to […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // October 1, 2023
If you are like most householders, your bathroom is probably small and has little, if any, storage space. Don’t despair because home centers and specialty closet stores are filled with shelving units and cabinets designed specifically for the bath. Before you venture into a store or order from a catalog, you need to calculate the […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // September 1, 2023
Mold and mildew can cause problems in the bathroom. The culprit is excess moisture so it is important to be able to direct moist air out of the room quickly. An open window is often an efficient way to circulate air in the bathroom. If there is no window or if a bathroom has a […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // August 1, 2023
Installing a grab bar is an easy way to make a bathroom safer – for all ages not just children, the handicapped and seniors. To ensure that the bar will support the weight of a person, both ends should be attached to a stud which is a wood structural support. Grab bars are handy near […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // July 1, 2023
Plain Rods – Buy these rods in the size range that includes your window’s width, they adjust lengthwise. A single rod holds one curtain with a casing or rod pocket at the top, a double rod holds two curtains or a curtain plus valance. Spring-tension Rods – Also purchased in size ranges, in several diameters, […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // June 1, 2023
Enameled steel or cast iron tubs are tough and resistant to most chemicals. Enameled steel is resistant to chips than enameled cast iron. They can tolerate occasional scrubbing with a mildly abrasive cleanser. But don’t use abrasive cleaners often because they will wear away the finish and scum will begin to cling to this rougher […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // May 1, 2023
Toilet bowl cleaners that sit in the tank help to disinfect a toilet and may ease the task of cleaning, but they don’t really eliminate the need for regular scrubbing. Always make sure to clean the outside of the bowl as well as the seat and cover with a disinfectant cleaner. Many toilet-bowl cleaners will […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // April 1, 2023
If the home you’re buying was built before 1978, you have certain rights concerning lead-based paint and lead poisoning hazards. For starters, the home seller, or her real estate agent must provide you with the EPA pamphlet entitled “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home,” or other EPA-approved hazard information. The same party must […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // March 1, 2023
In most markets the demand for quality rentals continues to remain strong. Over the past decade there has been a steady increase in rental property ownership and rental property demand. Just one cash flow producing rental property can completely change your portfolio for the better. For every tenant horror story you hear, there are a […]
Posted by Barbara Musoka // February 1, 2023
You can do everything right on six consecutive deals, but if you are sloppy with the due diligence on the seventh, the consequences could be severe. As basic as it sounds, it is important to always keep the flow of profits moving in the right direction. Making a small profit on a deal is always […]