home maintenance: Spring Home Maintenance Simplified
- 02/23/18 04:07 PM
We know, we know, there's still snow on the ground. And, here in Bozeman, spring may not roll around until May, but it rest assured, it will arrive. For your home, spring activities should include more than just cleaning. With spring in our near(ish) future, here’s a guide to the areas of your house that need to be checked or serviced before the spring weather hits.
Outside Grab a ladder and some binoculars, and let’s go outside. Don’t worry; this won’t take long.
Your GuttersCheck for leaves or other debris that might clog your gutters and downspouts. If you find any gutters that … (2 comments)
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home maintenance: Going Tankless: The Pros and Cons of a Tankless Water Heater
- 06/16/17 03:00 PM
Your water heater shot craps and you have to replace it. Will you be going tankless? Or will you stick to the traditional water heater? If you’re on the fence, here are some pros and cons of a tankless water heater to consider.
Maximizing Your SpaceOne of the biggest issues with a traditional water heater is the amount of space it takes up, whether it's a side closet or a closed-off area in the basement. Fortunately, one of the benefits of tankless water heaters is that they can be wall-mounted almost anywhere in your house so they won't need their own separate space. The … (3 comments)
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home maintenance: Clean Kitchen Appliances Using Natural Ingredients
- 03/20/17 02:28 PM
Clean Kitchen Appliances Using Natural Ingredients You Probably Have in Your Pantry Right NowSpring is in the air! It's time to put your gloves on and apply a little elbow grease to, er, get rid of that oven grease. Here are some great, natural methods to clean kitchen appliances without those pesky toxic fumes getting in the way.
Oven CleanerMix 1/2 Cup of Baking Soda with a few tablespoons of water until you create a spreadable paste. You can adjust your ratio back and forth until you reach the right consistency.
Next, wearing rubber gloves if you prefer, remove your baking racks and … (3 comments)
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home maintenance: Do I Need a Home Warranty?
- 12/30/16 05:55 AM
We know what you're thinking. 'Home Warranty? What a racket!'
There are, indeed, thousands of consumer complaints filed against home warranty providers each year. However, the concept of a home warranty as a whole, is a great one! It's not necessary for every homeowner, but for those who don't have the ability, means, nor time to fix things when they go wrong, it can be well worth the money. The trick is to find a reputable, honest provider who offers good coverage options without fine print disqualifying your claim at every turn. But where do you even begin? Lucky for us, our friends at Reviews.com have done … (0 comments)
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home maintenance: Real Estate Tips To Keep Your Home Fresh For Summer
- 07/19/12 04:31 AM
Ever wondered how to get that sticky residue off your counter, out of the carpet, or off your favorite pair of jeans? Maybe you need to shine a few household items that have left over fingerprints. Msn living has come up with three easy ways to get your summer cleaning done faster; expensive products are not needed. Everyday cleaning supplies works just fine!
“1. Remove Stickers with Laundry Stain Remover Next time you have to remove a stubborn price sticker or its gooey residue from a vase, glass, dish or other hard, non-porous surface, head to your laundry room. … (9 comments)
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home maintenance: $$ Return from Repairs
- 07/21/11 04:56 AM
Money in Your Pocket
Information on staging for resale purposes is abundant in the real estate world. Yes—staging a home for a showing will create a better impression on potential buyers. That point has been made and made again, but I never knew how the monetary values of little projects broke down.
The top six ‘fix-up-the-house’ projects are DECLUTTERING, CLEANING, STAGING, LANDSCAPING, REPAIRING, and REPLACING. Decluttering or simply cleaning your home (heck, if you don’t like cleaning or you know scrubbing floors is not your forte, hire a cleaner) is the easiest way to start. The return on spending $290 comes … (2 comments)
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home maintenance: Homeowners Resource to Mosquitoes, Fixing Leaky Windows, Mortgage Interest Deduction Woes
- 05/31/11 07:21 AM
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home maintenance: Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $3,000 Projects
- 04/05/11 09:20 AM
Bozeman Montana Real Estate .netInvest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $3,000 Projects Article From HouseLogic.com
By: John Riha Published: April 04, 2011
Four great, summery ways to invest your $3,000 tax refund in your house.
When it comes to your 2010 taxes, you'll probably be happy with the national average refund of about $3,000. Sure, you deserve to celebrate. But before you go buy a bushel of lottery tickets, invest your refund in your home.
Boring? Hardly. Upgrading and maintaining your home preserves its value (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/value-home-maintenance/), giving you a nice return on your investment. Plus, you'll enjoy the … (0 comments)
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home maintenance: The Terrible Toll of a BadWinter: The Seasonal Wicked Weather Cost HOW Much?!
- 02/25/11 06:11 AM
Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net
The Terrible Toll of a BadWinter: The Seasonal Wicked Weather Cost HOW Much?!
Article From HouseLogic.com
Published: February 23, 2011
HouseLogic looks back at a season of costly roof cave-ins, frozen pipes, and window-shattering snow blowers to tally up the cost of the damage.
White winters can be lovely, but they sure can cause a lot of expensive property damage. By the end of 2010, the winter months already had racked up $2.6 billion in losses during the year, according to the Insurance Information Institute (http://www.iii.org/media/research/climatechange/).
And this winter showed no sign of … (2 comments)
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home maintenance: Appliance Maintenance: Clothes Washer & Dryer
- 07/30/10 03:48 AM
Appliance Maintenance: Clothes Washer & Dryer Article From HouseLogic.com
By: Douglas Trattner Published: July 20, 2010
Keep your clothes washer and dryer running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine.
Anything that affects a dryer's airflow can cause the appliance to fail and possibly create a dangerous fire hazard, warns Doug Rogers, president of the Mr. Appliance repair chain. And when it comes to washing machines, the leading cause of costly home damage is hose failure.
Here's a list of maintenance tips to keep your washer and dryer running smoothly and safely:
•Replace vinyl dryer exhaust ducts … (1 comments)
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home maintenance: 7 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid-Bozeman MT Real Estate
- 06/11/10 04:29 AM
7 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Article From HouseLogic.com
By: Oliver Marks Published: March 15, 2010
Novice gardeners can get their landscapes off to a healthy start by heeding some tried-and-true tips from the pros.
Gardening is just about the simplest do-it-yourself home improvement work there is. If you can dig a hole, turn on a spigot, and snip a dead flower off a vine, you've got the basic skills down. Still, you do have to make some judgment calls, so it helps to know the ground rules, so to speak, that can help you avoid making some rookie … (1 comments)
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home maintenance: Save Money Growing Fruit Trees - Bozeman
- 06/11/10 04:25 AM
Save Money By Growing Fruit Trees
Article From HouseLogic.com
By: Veronica Lorson Fowler Published: March 17, 2010
Money really can grow on trees! Cut your grocery bill while improving your landscape by planting and growing a fruit tree.
Investing in a fruit tree is a win-win-win-win proposition. You'll save money on your grocery bill; you'll improve the health of your family by assuring an ample supply of healthy produce (which you can grow organically if you want); you'll enhance your landscape with a pretty spring-flowering tree; and you'll have the satisfaction of growing your own food. … (0 comments)
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We know, we know, there's still snow on the ground. And, here in Bozeman, spring may not roll around until May, but it rest assured, it will arrive. For your home, spring activities should include more than just cleaning. With spring in our near(ish) future, here’s a guide to the areas of your house that need to be checked or serviced before the spring weather hits.
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