Get your properties rent ready
Calling all landlords! Don’t neglect your vacant units and properties on a tenant turnover. Here’s your ten-point to-do list for getting your properties in tip-top shape and ready to rent. 1.Purge: Did the last tenant leave milk in the refrigerator? A sock in the closet? Garbage under the sink? Get rid of it all. A […]
When to replace your roof
While your roof may not be leaking or missing shingles, many subtle signs tell you it’s time for an upgrade. Whether you’re planning to sell or remain in your home for quite some time, a roof’s condition weighs significantly on the value of your home. A few simple criteria will help you determine if it’s […]
Weatherize your home this winter and save
As winter approaches, bringing with it bone-chilling drafts, follow these five simple, cost-effective steps, you will be more comfortable this season and reduce your utility bills. Step 1: Beware the draft A drafty window or doorway can increase your energy bills by 5% to 30%. Use weather stripping in window sills and door jambs where […]
Make sure your home improvement projects are contractor scam-free!
Home repair and remodeling, whether in the aftermath of a natural disaster or to rehabilitate the years of wear and tear, is no trifling investment. Protect your home and your hard-earned money with these tips to keep your home improvement project scam-free: Finding your contractor 1.Before you go off on a blind hunt, get two […]
How to pest-proof your home
Many species of insects and vermin are native to the neighborhoods of California. During extreme shifts in weather patterns (i.e. winter rain and summer droughts), many pests find shelter in the hidden or neglected areas of a home. Californians can prevent a majority of invasions by doing frequent maintenance checks and adopting precautionary habits. One […]
Be prepared to stay. Be very prepared to leave.
September is National Preparedness Month so take the time now to get your household geared up. To get started you’ll need an emergency preparedness kit and a disaster plan. Emergency preparedness kit This list could be a lot longer, but remember, you need the vitals for survival, not the baggage of your life’s possessions. Create […]
Home energy efficiency; save money by upgrading your property
Do your utility bills look more like mortgage payments some months? If your gas and electric bills keep growing, it’s time to consider updating your home’s energy efficiency. Replacing windows, a refrigerator or freezer, the water heater, or an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) unit can greatly reduce utility bills, and at far less […]
Free your home from summer heat – and save some money too
Summer is upon us! Get a move on prepping your home for the Golden State’s seasonal heat wave by tending to your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit. The average American homeowner’s spends $2,200 a year on utilities and half of this is for heating and cooling costs. So it’s important to keep your […]
