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Maintaining the exterior of your home
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Old World LookNew Contemporary LookDesigner trends are forever changing as are the materials that are used. The "Old World Look", is said to be too heavy, faux finishes and wrought iron, tons of carved stone, in interiors and exteriors are labeled as being overused and misused. New trends show modern and … (6 comments)
We have been talking a lot about home renovation in the last few posts. This is a topic that is on all of our minds as the weather starts to warm up and we are able to do more things both inside and out. A major component of exterior renovation is … (0 comments)
When it comes to your home's exterior, color is currency. With millions of homes across the country currently on the market, smart homeowners are differentiating their houses and wowing potential buyers with color - from the roof all the way down to the landscaping. "Fortunately, you don't have to resort to … (0 comments)
Secrets to Curb AppealWhat kind of first impression does your home make? I often find when taking buyers out to see properties they are quick to make a decision as to weather they want to go into a property or not simply by the way the exterior of the property looks. … (3 comments)
I'm looking for some feedback on my newly designed website at http://jhphotos.org/default3.asp - I want to know how you find the ease of use, speediness, and overall layout - what do you think?I weeded through over 8,000 of my photos to choose the best for my website, so this has been … (18 comments)
If you're getting ready to sell your older home, you've no doubt run through the laundry list of most popular improvements: wood floors versus carpeting, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, larger bathrooms, etc., etc., etc.But, one category you may have overlooked is energy conservation.
This shot was inspired by Carson Coots blog http://activerain.com/blogsview/105809/My-Real-Estate-Photo and Propertysnaps82's dusk shots over at the Flickr PFRE group. This was my first shot at "painting with light" and I have to say, it was a blast!
The idea is basically to use a long exposure (6-10 secs) and then use 500w Halogen … (30 comments)
Today we have artificial intelligent computers programming themselves and coming up with things, which work, but do not look similar to anything we as humans might design. In fact they do resemble much of anything that humans might consider when programming a computer, yet these programs do work and the give … (0 comments)
We received our 15 minutes vof fame in 2005. We were invited to be on the Bob Vila Show. We installed 8 foot doors on a hurricane safe home in Punta Gorda Florida. The episode aired nationally in March of 2006.Check it out:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0kqVJGSHFoWe have many areas of expertise. We provide our … (0 comments)
Question: What is finish grade and why is it important?Answer: Finish grade is the surface elevation of the ground. In home inspections it can be referred to as lot grading. The grade, or height, and slope of surface materials surrounding a structure is important because water from precipitation moves from areas … (0 comments)
On an inspection I performed, I took this photo of a vine or plant on the side of the stucco. It may not look like much, but plants on the side of a dwelling can cause moisture damage, cracking, or concealed problems to the structure. It is always a good idea … (2 comments)
I thought some might be interested in some pics of a log cabin I inspected recently. For reasons that will become obvious, the client declined the full inspection after one trip around the exterior. Rotate pics 1, 3, & 5 to the right in yer head. The title of this blog … (20 comments)
If you are thinking about selling your homes, follow these tips for the exterior of your home.Getting the House Ready to Sell Disconnect Your EmotionsWhen conversing with real estate agents, you will often find that when they talk to you about buying real estate, they will refer to your purchase as … (3 comments)
The Things Real Estate Agents Do To Their OWN Homes Before SellingReal Estate Agents know how to sell their own homes and get top dollar. Selling homes is what they do. They package, market and sell homes for a living and they know what home buyers want. Here is a list … (0 comments)
My wife and I are preparing to paint the exterior of our home this Memorial Day weekend (better than fighting motorist & ferry traffic). 
May is Deck Safety Month, according to the North American Deck and Railing Association who along with the Simpson StrongTie company, first rolled out the red carpet for deck safety in May 2006 to make sure you make sure you or you loved ones don't get, well, decked by your deck. … (0 comments)
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Ah spring... The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, the snow plows are plowing... Well, maybe that's what it feels like right now in the Tri-State area, but according to our calendars we are well into April which means it's time to get outside (in your parka, if need be) … (2 comments)
It's Spring! At least according to the calendar it is. Here in the suburbs of Philadelphia we are still waiting for proof in the form of good weather. It just seems backwards that we should have a sunny, 70 degree day for the Mummers Parade in January and a snowy, 35 … (1 comments)
Do you have a gate that always seems to be left open by the gardener or slams shut on you while you are taking out the trash? If so, try Quietouch Gate Closers by Sentinel. It's low profile design will blend in with any style gate. Your gate will smoothly close … (0 comments)
Today, homebuyers surfing the Internet looking at homes want to see photos of the interior, exterior, and neighborhood. When a homebuyer goes to Realtor Dot Com, the highest used real estate web site in the nation, they want to see photos to help them find a home. Realtor Dot Com has … (1 comments)
There are many factors involved in marketing and selling your home. You can't control most of them. The curb appeal of your home plays a big role in the sales process, and it's one of the things you can have direct control over. You'll never get another chance to make a … (1 comments)