Posts Tagged ‘Home Improvement’
Love Your Home – While You’re Still In It.
It’s very common for homeowners to get their home all dolled up and looking perfect just in time to put it on the market. That’s common sense. But why not do it while they’re still living in it, so that they can more thoroughly enjoy the place they call home? It’s quite a bit easier and less expensive than you might think…
Read MoreThis Old San Carlos House, Part IV: Plumbing.
Water In, Water Out. One of the most essential functions in a house, albeit one of the most unspectacular, is the method of getting water into and out of the structure … aka plumbing. And while we tend to associate plumbing with the aspects that are visible, such as our fancy faucets and expensive fixtures,…
Read MoreA New Series: “This Old San Carlos House”.
Dealing With Older Homes. If you own a home in San Carlos or have been shopping for a one for any period of time, then what I’m about to say is no surprise to you: Most homes in San Carlos are OLD! And not necessarily old in a charming way — many are just plain…
Read MoreHow accurate are the County Assessor’s Records on your San Carlos home?
If I asked you to describe the basic specifications of your home (square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and lot size) could you do it? Sure you could. But the real question here is this: Would your answer be correct? How would you know? It all depends on where you get your information. Let’s…
Read MoreShow Your Team’s Colors!
Make It “Official.” Is re-painting one of your children’s rooms on your “to-do” list this year? Yep, me too. I don’t mind the actual painting part of painting the room, but picking the colors out is probably my least favorite activity on this planet, next to getting my teeth drilled. Anything activity that involves…
Read MoreSection 1 Clearance? Not just for FHA Loans Anymore…
You’re undoubtedly aware of how lending requirements have been tightened as a result of the severe housing situation. Lenders are requiring much higher credit scores, full documentation, larger down payments, NO late payments, etc… Well, these restrictions all pertain to the potential buyer, and their ability to fulfill the terms of the loan. But the…
Read More“Permits? We don’t need no stinkin’ permits!”…Do we?
You’ve undoubtedly seen this clip from the classic flick “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” from 1948…. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaxURLFn6jU Perhaps the clip captures the spirit of my parent’s generation when it came to remodeling or modifying their homes. Permits? Are you kidding me? They didn’t want any stinkin’ permits. Back then, permits were expensive, time consuming…
Read MoreLooking for a home improvement contractor? Don’t Panic!
When it comes to home ownership, there are few things more confusing (and sometimes intimidating) than having to find and hire someone to do work on your home. How do you find a plumber, electrician, painter, or carpenter? More importantly, how do you know if they are good, reliable, and trustworthy? Obviously, you can ask…
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