Home Improvements & Repair

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Bringing Natural Sunlight in To Brighten Your Days...
1 October, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Sel...
In all my real estate experience, I've only had one buyer who proclaimed with glee, "Oh, I love it. It is SOOO dark in here." I almost fell out, but it goes to show that there's something for eve... read more
Houston Solar Tour, Saturday 10/3/09, FREE!
28 September, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, Houston...
2009 6th Annual ASES HOUSTON SOLAR TOUR Saturday, October 3, 2009, 11 am - 5 pm The 2009 6th Annual Houston Solar Tour is a self-guided tour that features 20 residential and commercial buildi... read more
27 Quick and Easy Fix Ups to Sell Your Home Quick!
26 September, 2009| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Selling
27 Quick & Easy Fix Ups to Sell Your Home Fast and for Top Dollar Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your... read more
5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Mar...
21 September, 2009| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Marketing, Home S...
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potent... read more
I'm Too Sexy for My...house??
18 September, 2009| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Selling, General
So you're feeling and looking good and ready to sell your home!  Question is:  Does your HOME look as good as you do??A study showed that within 15 seconds a buyer has developed an... read more
Restoration vs. Remuddling
10 September, 2009| Home Improvements & Repair
Vintage homes offer a unique charm and character that is hard to duplicate today.  Whether it is a Queen Anne victorian, an arts & crafts style bungalow, or a low-slung mid-century modern, ea... read more
LOWER YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL! FreeLightingCorp.com
3 September, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, General
DEREGULATION!!!!! Many people look at deregulation as very negative and in some ways it is. If you think about it, deregulation is capitalism, and capitalism is a big part of what makes the United... read more
Light Sells the House
31 August, 2009| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Marketing, Home S...
Use the brightest bulbs you safely can in all your lighting fixtures including the lamps and turn them on for showings. Very few people want to buy a dark gloomy home-- light sells. The extra $ you sp... read more
16 Ways to Green Your Home #14
29 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair
Use Nontoxic Gardening Techniques Many gardeners over-apply or improperly apply pesticides, putting themselves, their families, and pets at increased health risk. Nearly half of all households have p... read more
16 Ways to Green Your Home #13
28 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair
Use Native Plantings Native plants have been growing and evolving in your area for thousands of years and, as a result, have adapted to the local soils and climate. As a result, they are more likely... read more
16 Ways to Green Your Home #12
27 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair
Plant Trees to Provide Shade and Wind Protection for Your House This simple step can help you save money on heating and air conditioning bills while providing beautiful views around your home. read more
16 Ways to Green Your Home #11
26 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair
Use Rapidly Renewable Flooring MaterialsNow there are affordable, durable, and rich-looking flooring options made from greases and trees that mature in roughly half of the time (or less!) than it take... read more
Get those buyers out of the car!
25 August, 2009| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Marketing, Home S...
  Help: I can't get people out of their cars!   I have this great listing.  It is 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and priced really well.  The pictures look great and we are getting t... read more
16 Ways to Green Your Home #10
25 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair
Use Wood Alternatives or FSC-Certified Wood Products The type of flooring and cabinetry materials you use can have a positive effect on your heath and pocket book wile reducing your environmental imp... read more
What Your Realtor Won’t Tell You!
24 August, 2009| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Marketing, Home S...
The first thing a Realtor does when he walks into your house is to smell it because if it smells the selling price will be lower. The next thing looked at is dirt because if it is dirty the selling pr... read more