Spring weather brings about lots of heavy rainfall. A heavy amount of rainfall can cause your basement walls to be subjected to increased stress from an effect called hydrostatic pressure. This effect grows much stronger when the surrounding soil is saturated with water. This is because the soil then pushes against the walls of the […]
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Don’t take the plunge before you know what to expect. As a landlord and investor in the South (it gets hot here!), there are plenty of houses with pools. But it’s not a standard amenity as in one of the traditional backyard-pool states such as California, Florida, or Arizona. When I’m looking to buy rental
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To be a successful landlord, you need to give your tenants what they want. Think of it this way: You wouldn’t want to be in the surfboard business in the Midwest, but you might in a Southern California beach community. It’s the same for the landlord business. Buying rental property is only one part of
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Whether you are looking to freshen up your forever home or looking to increase a house’s value for renting or resale there are a number of things you can do to help improve a home. From simple quick fixes to more extensive remodeling work there are always ways to improve a house, from a quick
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Working from home affords you perks and privileges. For one thing, you’re spared from the stress of a daily commute. You can even do your job in your PJs unless you’re expected to show up on a Zoom video call. If you have a family, you have more time to spend with your spouse and
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Home and garden maintenance isn’t always sustainable. From plastic planters and chemical lawn treatments, to material waste in construction and home renovations, the way we manage our homes can have a significant impact in our local environments. The good news is, home upgrades can be made sustainably, and may even improve your home’s efficiency. Here
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Ventilation, heating, and insulation are often credited with being the three pillars of a healthy home. But what lays in between those pillars? Lighting, decor, and comfort-factor all underpin these core elements, and their design should be at the forefront of your mind when building, renovating, or even making over your existing home. Healthy home
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There’s nothing that puts more fear into me than flat-pack furniture. Staring at hundreds of pieces of wood, fixings that look like they come from the European Space Agency, and a set of obscure instructions that appear to be written in hieroglyphics! As a man I’m supposed to be good at this stuff. Good at
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People make entire careers out of lighting design, and for good reason. Different lighting schemes create different moods and service different aspects of the home or office. When you’re planning renovations, revamping an existing space, or building a room from scratch, there are many aspects to consider. Not only are your budget and deadlines important,
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Winter is quickly approaching and soon our sun-filled summer will be just a sweet memory. But just because our summer is over, it doesn’t mean we have to suffer from a gloomy winter! If you’re able to increase the amount of natural sunlight that beams into your home, you’ll definitely keep those winter-blahs at bay.
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