http://www.articles-live.com en-us http://www.articles-live.com N/A mail@articles-live.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:30:27 -0500 20 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1966/1/Quick-DIY-Home-Improvements-to-Boost-Your-Home%26%2339%3Bs-Resale-Value There are certain projects that you can attack yourself, that'll stand to improve the value of your home and won't cost you an arm and a leg. Start with a budget that you can afford and then take a look at these DIY home improvement projects- and decide your path toward improving the resale value of your home. articles@tedsoldit.com (Ted Guarnero) Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1895/1/Young-Home-Owners-Can-Profit-From-Old Downsizing baby boomers could make young first time buyers rich. However, as a first-time buyer, you would need to have the skill of being able to visualize transforming an old beater of a house into a cute clean home. Articles@associatesrealty.net (Virginia Wherland) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1894/1/Warmth-in-Your-Character-Home As the warm summer months fade, the charm and uniqueness of some of today's character homes can fade along with it. This is because many of the older homes have insufficient insulation, especially compared to the recommended norm for today's homes. However recent technology has come up with an efficient way to insulate these homes. The blanket wrap that we ar Articles@associatesrealty.net (Virginia Wherland) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1879/1/Is-Your-House-Stuck-in-the-80%26%2339%3Bs%3F Whether you're thinking of selling your home, or just looking to make some updates, if you're home is still stuck in the 80's, it's time to make some changes. We're not talking about major design alterations; maybe a new coat of paint, some updated lighting fixtures and new flooring here and there. articles@interprorealty.com (Lesa Parham) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1876/1/Salt-and-Chlorine-Pools%3A-Which-is-Best%3F For those of us who dont enjoy swimming in chlorinated water, its good to know that theres an alternative available. Salt water swimming pools are increasingly popular, but how safe are they? Salt or chlorinewhich does a better job at keeping your pool clean? articles@tampahomes24-7.com (Calum MacKenzie) Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1867/1/Choosing-the-Right-Pool-Heater-for-the-Job Which heating system is best for your swimming pool? In most cases youll be able to choose between electric, gas, and solar heating systems, but the best system for your situation will vary depending on where you live and what your specific needs are. So which is best? The answer to that question depends on a fairly long list of factors, including your budget, location, the size of your pool, and how and when you normally use it: check out the full article to find out more. articles@tampahomes24-7.com (Calum MacKenzie) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1855/1/The-Perfect-Paint-Job-Requires-Perfect-Planning You may have heard that the bulk of a paint job, is not in the painting itself, but in the preparation to paint. While this is the case, it's important to note that a solid preparation before painting will also increase your chances of a more successful and professional looking paint job. So, do not overlook the important steps involved in painting preparation. Well thought out preparation will make the job hassle-free and look as good as possible. Articles@associatesrealty.net (Virginia Wherland) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1844/1/Why-Renovate-When-You-Can-Retro-Reno%3F There's a new trend that is paying homage to homes and styles of the 1940's, 50's and 60's. Homeowners are rediscovering the architectural charms and styling of this era, and instead of eradicating existing structures and styling there's a growing population interested in resurrecting the post-modern flair inherent in these homes. articles@voxrealestate.com (lisa gray) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1837/1/What%26%2339%3Bs-That-Smell%3F Have you ever been in a room in your house and caught a whiff of a scent that you know isn't pleasant- maybe you'd describe it as moldy, or perhaps musty? Chances are this smell is a good indicator that there is mold somewhere in your house. Don't neglect what your sniffer is telling you- If there's mold on your home, it should be found and its cause corrected. Although not all mold is extremely health hazardous, it's best to the health of your home to eliminate the source of mold. articles@porchlightgroup.com (Carol Freyer) Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1820/1/Window-Treatments-That-Will-Keep-Your-Home-Cool-This-Summer When selling your home, it is imperative to keep things inside and out looking their best. If you are trying to sell your home during the summer months, it can be tricky keeping the place at a pleasant temperature and attractive at the same time. It's even more difficult to keep your home stylish and cool without breaking the bank in the process. articles@realestatewebmasters.com (RE Writer) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1819/1/6-Tips-for-Keeping-Insects-Out-of-Your-Home-This-Summer When we think about the summertime, we usually envision backyard barbeques, trips to the beach and cooling off in a swimming pool. What people forget about is the annual swarm of insects that occurs during the hottest months of the year. While insect infestations are a pain for any homeowner, they can be especially harmful if you are trying to sell your home. articles@realestatewebmasters.com (RE Writer) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1767/1/The-Importance-of-a-Pest-Inspection The excitement of buying a new home and the desire to save money can lead the potential homeowner down a dark, crumbling drywall road. articles@sarasotalandandhomes.com (Jim Hirschman) Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1765/1/Florida-Home-Inspections%3A-Common-Issues The warm, moist Florida climate means that we often have our own special set of common issues that crop up during home inspections. Why is it important to learn about these? It not only gives you some forewarning when youre buying a new home, but it also means youll know where to concentrate your maintenance efforts on the home that you buy. articles@tampahomes24-7.com (Calum MacKenzie) Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1761/1/Get-that-Roof-checked%21 A well-run condo complex with a board that doesn't have their heads up... well, anyway, a well-run condo complex with a good condo board is actually an excellent approach to having a home that is virtually maintenance free. You just have to do your homework. articles@jakemarsh.com (Jake Marsh) Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1677/1/Mold%3A-The-Great-Destroyer Although it is a natural and necessary part of the life cycle, mold is insidious in a home, and once it starts growing, it can be extremely difficult to stop. Not only does mold slowly destroy anything it grows on, it can cause and aggravate many health problems. articles@condostorela.com (Quinn Kiet) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1515/1/Rescue-your-Backyard-from-Boredom You see them everywhere: empty, unused yards and wallflower decks adorned with nothing but a lonely barbeque. All over the country, the typical American backyard is a mass of untapped potential. So unnecessary! If you want to make the most of what your home has to offer, don't take this important living space for granted. articles@yourraleigh.com (Karen Hoeve) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1474/1/Healthier-Floors Have you ever been in a home with brand new carpets? Did you know that the "new carpet" odor is actually the carpet (and the adhesive used to install it) off-gassing? The chemicals used during the manufacturing and treatment process are being released into the air. These toxins include things like formaldehyde and 4-phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH) that can be harmful to your family's health, particularly if someone in the household is sensitive to odors or has breathing problems. articles@themejiagroup.com (John Mejia) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1473/1/Healthier-Floors Have you ever been in a home with brand new carpets? Did you know that the "new carpet" odor is actually the carpet (and the adhesive used to install it) off-gassing? The chemicals used during the manufacturing and treatment process are being released into the air. These toxins include things like formaldehyde and 4-phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH) that can be harmful to your family's health, particularly if someone in the household is sensitive to odors or has breathing problems. articles@themejiagroup.com (John Mejia) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1448/1/Clean-Air-Outside-Arizona%21 If you can't move to Arizona or Nevada or one of those renowned clean dry air areas, then think about a residential air cleaner! articles@realestatewebmasters.com (RE Writer) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1312/1/Wipe-Out-Those-Winter-Garden-Woes Do you look at your garden at this time of the year and wish it were more alive? Well, as those of us who have their homes on the market have found out - there are ways to make your front yard look attractive even in the dead of winter! homesbylender@realestatewebmasters.com (Kevin Bilberry) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1251/1/Making-Desert-Water-More-Palatable-for-Your-Home It's easy to take good drinking and wash water for granted, but these things aren't always readily available. Home owners in many parts of the nation must modify their water systems in order to live comfortably. articles@welcomehomenevada.com (Mark Hostetler) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1246/1/Geothermal-Heat-for-Your-Home%3A-Green%2C-Clean-and-Lean. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, geothermal systems are the most energy efficient, cost-effective and environmentally clean heating/cooling systems available. A 1,500 square foot home in Colorado that uses a geothermal heat pump, averages energy costs of 1 a day. This includes all heating, cooling and hot water needs! articles@minneapolisloftsandcondos.com (Andy Asbury) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1243/1/Tiny-Room-Converts-to-Big-Profit%21 lf you want to add some value to your property without pricing it out of the neighborhood, and with the least fuss to your household, think of changing your bathroom, or making an extra one. homesbylender@realestatewebmasters.com (Kevin Bilberry) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1239/1/Passive-and-Proud%3A-Green-Energy-Ideas-for-Your-Home Solar energy comes from the sun. A biology class will tell you that in addition to affecting climate and weather, sunlight provides the energy that sustains most life on earth. It also can be harnessed to provide heating, lighting and electricity. Solar power has become a hot topic lately, but this technology is nothing new Native Americans, people in China and even the early Greeks have historically turned their buildings to the sun for heat. articles@discoverdavishomes.com (Carolyn Tu) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1238/1/Preventing-Home-Fires-From-Alternate-Heat-Sources Baby it's cold outside, but it's getting expensive to turn up that oil furnace. More and more home owners are turning to alternate sources of heating. articles@discoverdavishomes.com (Carolyn Tu) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1236/1/Retro-Decor%3A-How-to-Upgrade-with-a-Touch-of-Nostalgia Styles are sometimes fads. Occasionally, there is something classic in a particular style. What is classic, holds value and remains beautiful, while trends pass by within the year. The savvy homeowner, who wants to improve and decorate with a retro flair, should be able to distinguish a classic retro design from trendy fads. Here are some helpful hints to direct you towards the right way to "retro fit" your home. articles@discoverdavishomes.com (Carolyn Tu) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1235/1/De-Clutter-for-Clarity Whether you are selling your house, moving into a smaller space or just trying to make better use of the space you have, you could probably stand to de-clutter your life. It's one of the main points of staging a home, and while many people choose to hide their stuff for the sale and then drag it to the next house, this only adds more work with very little pay off. articles@discoverdavishomes.com (Carolyn Tu) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1234/1/Extend-or-Move%3F Why do people renovate and add onto their existing home? It may be that your family is getting larger or perhaps you've decided to run your business from home, or even simply because you would like a formal dining room. For some of us the first thought is obviously to move, but others are too fond of their home and neighborhood to want to leave it. articles@century21vista.com (Alan Olson) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1215/1/A-Woman%26%2339%3Bs-Work-is-Done---New-Look-Kitchens Even kitchens, it seems, are reflecting the modern day trends when it comes to renovating. Most of us will shamefacedly admit that we tend to give the kitchen a facelift either when we move out or when an appliance breaks down from old age! This implies that we tend to live with 'less than perfect' kitchens for a long time! articles@leecameronrealtor.com (Lee Cameron) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1198/1/Kitchen-Counter-Weight%3A-Respect-the-hardest-working-surface-in-your-house It's a place to put your red hot pots and pans. It's where gallons of messy foods and discoloring liquids are spilled each year, where the sink overflows and where you cut the vegetables when you can't find a cutting board. The kitchen counter is where cans land when they fall out of the cupboard. It's where you stand to get things off the high shelf. It has to be tough. articles@yourraleigh.com (Karen Hoeve) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1160/1/Making-a-Tool-List-and-Checking-it-Twice Build a Basic Tool Kit Whether you're about to embark on a long journey of renovations or you've just purchased a brand new house, everyone needs a basic tool kit at the ready for the inevitable repairs and projects that come up while they're settling in. articles@nutshellrealty.com (Lou Lynch) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1140/1/Soggy-Substructure---Water-in-the-Basement. One thing that undoubtedly puts off a prospective buyer is knowing that there is a possibility of water in the basement. Water seems to be a prevalent problem in homes, from timber rot, to leaking crawl spaces and basements to dripping ceilings. A wet basement is the second most common problem for home owners (the first being roof leaks!) articles@realestatewebmasters.com (RE Writer) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1118/1/Killer-Paint-Job You know the smell of new paint, the one that gives you a slight headache? That's the smell of the paint releasing toxin-containing fumes which may be harmful to you and your family. articles@marylandhomesandproperty.com (Branden Schroeder) Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1109/1/Steam-out-the-cold. Did you know that if you increase the humidity ratio in your house, you will feel warmer? It would seem that the old-timers knew this long before science announced it. They always stood the kettle on top of their wood-burning cook stove to steam away into the atmosphere all day long. articles@century21vista.com (Alan Olson) Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1042/1/Greenovation-Saves-You-Money-Now-and-Later While theres a general belief that choosing greener products and alternatives will cost you more money, thats not always true. In many cases, the greener alternative costs no more than or even less than the traditional option. In nearly all cases, youll make up any additional cost over the course of a few years. articles@tampahomes24-7.com (Calum MacKenzie) Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1029/1/Living-a-Greener-Life-on-a-Shoestring-Budget It doesnt take a big investment to reduce your impact on the Earth just a little bit of forethought and attention to the choices that you make. Here are fifteen simple things that can make a major difference in how much energy your family uses around the house. articles@tampahomes24-7.com (Calum MacKenzie) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1019/1/Modern-Flooring-to-Up-grade-Your-Home Having your older home up-graded to include modern flooring can be a great selling feature. It improves the quality of your home without compromising the character of older architecture. There area lot of easy and relatively inexpensive modern flooring options. articles@leecameronrealtor.com (Lee Cameron) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1015/1/Roofing-Options-Continued We previously explored roofing options such as asphalt shingle and ceramic tile, weighing the pros and cons of each. Considering the importance of a well-functioning roof, we will continue the discussion of roofing options here. articles@nashvillesmls.com (Gary Ashton) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/1014/1/A-New-Roof-Gives-You-Peace-of-Mind%3A-But-Which-One-To-Choose%3F Considering how important your roof is to the structural integrity of your home, it is a good idea to get up there and check on it on a regular basis. A good roof should keep out water and drafts, keep warmth in, stay on in a bad storm, and ideally, look good. articles@nashvillesmls.com (Gary Ashton) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/958/1/Simple-Bathroom-Renovation-Tips-for-Selling At all of my public talks on Preparing Your House for Selling home sellers want to know 'Which are the most important rooms for selling?. My answer is always - the bathroom and the kitchen. Other rooms are important but since women make 85% of the buying decisions you need to pay attention to what we look at first! Many a restaurant has lost our business because of the condition of the bathroom right ladies!As a professional home stager I have worked with hundreds of clients getting their home ready for selling. Home Stagers are part of a growing service sector in the real estate industry. We know our business and we know how to give a home that 'Open House Ready' look. info@sunonmybackredesigns.com (Dana Smithers) Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articles-live.com/articles/736/1/Protect-Your-Home-from-Floridas-Storms-and-Hurricanes There are some very good reasons for investing in storm and hurricane protection for your home, not the least of which is saving your life in the worst storms. Heres a quick rundown of storm protection and other safety items that may reduce the premiums on your homeowners insurance. articles@tampahomes24-7.com (Calum MacKenzie) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500