2015

Vacation End With A Flooded Home? Here's How To Clean The Mold That Might Be Lurking In The Carpet

Did you come home from vacation to find that you’d had a flood while you were gone? You might not realize this, but mold could have started growing in the carpeting. You’re going to need to work fast to prevent mold from taking over. Here’s a step-by-step guide to killing the mold that might have started growing underneath your carpeting. Prepare The Room Before you remove the carpeting, you’ll need to prepare the room.…

The Health Risks Mold Poses To Elderly People

Mold comes in many forms, some of which are toxic. These toxic molds are often found hidden in homes. Mold in a home poses health risks for anyone who lives in the home, including pets. Elderly people are amongst the ones who are most likely to suffer ill effects from the presence of mold. As people age, their immune systems may weaken. Those that already have immune systems that are compromised are in greater danger of the health risks of mold than those that have been healthy most of their lives.…

9 Tips To Help Sell Your Home In A Difficult Economic Environment

The economy has a lot of influence in how quickly your home sells. In difficult times, your home could sit on the market for months or even longer. You can put your home in the best position to sell using these tips.  If possible, wait. The housing market has cycles. If the market is currently favoring buyers, waiting could be to your advantage. In some cases, just waiting a few months can make a difference.…

3 Unique Ways To Use A Storage Unit

Many people use storage units before and after a big move. They shove all the belongings that won’t fit into their new place into the storage unit until they can come back and get it. However, storage units can be used for more than moving. Beyond setting up a tent and living in it, or performing illegal activities, there’s a lot you can do with the rental spaces. For example, you can use them for.…

Start Your Year Right With Better Home Protection

As the new year rolls around, take care of some of those household tasks that have accumulated over the years. The protection of your own home is a good place to start. A few changes around the house will make it safer and less of a target for home burglars. Here are some ideas to get you started thinking about how to make your home a safer place to live.…

4 Tips To Prepare Your RV For Winter Storage

If you are considering storing your RV this winter, it is not just a simple as locking the door and parking it in storage. You will need to take several steps to prepare your RV for storage during the winter months. Here are four tips to help you prepare your RV for storage. Fill the Gaps and Spaces in Your RV Sometimes when you move out of your RV, rodents and squirrels move in.…

Avoid These 3 Pitfalls When Buying A House For The First Time

When you have decided that you’re going to buy a new house, it can be an exciting time. However, buying a home can be more of a challenge than you may expect. There are a number of things you may not know about, and it can be easy to make mistakes that can delay the home buying process. Here are three pitfalls to beware of when buying a house for the first time.…

How To Keep Odors Out Of Your Storage Unit

Storage units can be a great convenience, whether you’re a homeowner who needs a place for some extra furniture or business owner who needs to store stock. When choosing a storage unit, it’s a good idea to examine it to ensure that no moisture is getting inside. Even so, any storage unit can get a bit musty over time. If you want to keep odors from building up in your storage unit and infiltrating the things you have inside it, the following tips will help.…