tips: Tips On What To Do When Building A New Home
- 02/27/17 12:46 PM
Are you wanting to build your next home, but don’t really know where to start? It seems like there a millions things to consider before you can make any progress. Don’t stress, here are some tips to help you start! Look at various floor plans Are you wanting a one story or two story? How many bedrooms? Open kitchen? Homes nowadays consist of lavish floor plans which you may not even thought of! It is important to choose a floor plan that will work best for you. Find an experienced agent.It is important to connect with an agent that has experience with home … (0 comments)
tips: A Guide for New Homeowners
- 02/05/14 04:54 AM
I’m a new Homeowner – now what? A Guide to Owning a New Home (PART 1) Owning a new home is a dream come true for most. It means no more surprise rent hikes from your snaky landlord or costly pet deposits that you have to pay when moving in your beloved pets. But do not forget, owning a home is more than freedom to do as you wish but it is a big investment with a lot of responsibility. Owning a new home takes a lot more care and preventative maintenance than most people realize.
Why should I care about preventative … (0 comments)
tips: 10 Tips To Conquer The Holidays!
- 12/02/13 11:47 PM
Holidays are always a crazy and hectic time. You have a million things to do and most of us are on budget. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and realize that holidays are really about giving to others and spending time with close ones, not just about receiving gifts. Here are ten simple holiday tips to help relieve some stress and make your holiday season a little more enjoyable. 1. Celebrate on a Budget.Holidays are the most expensive time of the year. An easy way to avoid breaking the bank this year is by creating a spending plan … (1 comments)
tips: How to Shop for, Buy and Store Firewood
- 11/22/13 03:54 AM
It is Friday night and after a long day at work all you want to do is cozy up by the fire, but you realize you have no firewood and do not know anything about picking out firewood! Choosing from all the different types of firewood, and all the different places you can get firewood from can be pretty confusing. Hopefully after you read this you will be a pro at shopping for firewood so next time you are in this position you will know exactly what to do!
Different Sources of Firewood
You should be more concerned with the source … (2 comments)
tips: 4 Ways to Make Your New Home More Eco-Friendly
- 11/22/13 03:43 AM
Your new house might have a pretty big environmental footprint. Buildings, including homes, account for nearly 40 percent of all energy consumed in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Now that you own your home, you can plan remodeling and renovation projects to make your living space more environmentally conscious. Insulate Your Walls Photo by Red Moon Sanctuary via Flickr Insulate your home and use less energy to heat and cool it. Newer homes tend to come with insulation, but they might benefit from more. Older homes tend to have less insulation. The Department of Energy recommends a … (0 comments)
tips: Thanksgiving Traditions
- 11/22/13 01:36 AM
Thanksgiving is the time of year when we gather around the table with our families to celebrate togetherness and to express our gratitude for the many good things in our lives. Here are a few suggestions, from us here at Cortiers, to help you plan your big day or to start a few new traditions with your family this year. Gratitude Circle Before or after the Thanksgiving meal have everyone stand in a circle holding hands. Take turns going around the circle and having each guest express what they are grateful for. For the shy guests you could modify this and … (1 comments)
tips: 11 Essential Fall Planting Tips
- 11/18/13 03:33 AM
New season, new plants! There are plenty of beautiful plants that can flourish during the fall if you take care of them the right way! Do not think that taking care of plants in fall is going to be harder than taking care of them in summer or spring because it is not hard at all. Also having a beautiful garden in the fall will be a great place to show off to all of your holiday guests! Here are some simple tips for people planning to keep their garden going during the fall: Buy the best at the nursery. Look for … (1 comments)
tips: 10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Neighborhood
- 11/18/13 02:33 AM
When it comes time to choose a neighborhood we all know the importance of location. However, choosing the right “destination” neighborhood can be both difficult and complicated.
In order to help make the process a little bit easier, here is a list of things to consider when looking at different neighborhoods: 1. Proximity to jobs- Often times nice neighborhoods are near companies with well paying jobs, because these jobs will make the neighborhoods around them more popular. 2. Wide Sidewalks- It may seem odd, but often times we want to be able to see our neighbors face to face, there … (0 comments)
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to get out your flashlight, crawl into the attic, search through dusty boxes and find those Christmas lights. Follow these simple tips and you could be the next Clark Griswold or Martha May Whovier (only the two most famous Christmas light decorators in the known history of man) of your neighborhood!! 1. When is a good time to start hanging lights? You don’t want to be out in the damp, cold hanging your lights. It also isn’t that safe if you are hanging your lights if the weather is … (1 comments)
tips: How to Sell Your Home During the Holiday Season
- 11/11/13 02:23 AM
According to Realtor magazine, 60 percent of real estate professionals encourage their clients to sell their homes during the holidays because they believe it is a good time to sell. With fewer homes on the market, and a pool of more serious buyers, many realtors urge their clients to take advantage of added exposure they may get. High quality pictures of well-staged and decorated homes allow potential buyers to picture themselves in these homes. To make your home even more appealing, have plates of homemade holiday cookies placed attractively throughout, so that potential buyers can really feel the holiday ambiance as they … (1 comments)
tips: 8 Things to Do Before Your Holiday Guests Arrive!
- 11/06/13 02:33 AM
The holidays are here and that means it is time for the annual family gatherings! It is always stressful to have your family and friends staying in your home and even more stressful to have Mom comment about the drippy faucet in the guest bathroom or Uncle Bob say that your door is sticking, but this year be a step ahead of them! If you start now and use these 8 tips as a guideline to getting your house in top shape then you will have your home in perfect condition before anyone arrives! Check out our list … (1 comments)
tips: Home Projects that Everyone Should Accomplish Before Thanksgiving
- 11/01/13 04:34 AM
With the arrival of fall comes a time in which homeowners can accomplish all the home improvement activities that they did not accomplish over the summer. A time in which one can prepare their home for before the stress and chaos of the holidays fully sets in. So here is a convenient list of 11 projects that every homeowner should accomplish before Thanksgiving:
Exterior Paint- Fortunately in Texas snow damaging the outside of your home is not really a problem and it will be warm enough to paint well into November. Painting the outside of your home can … (0 comments)
tips: 10 Tips Every Home Buyer Should Know!
- 10/30/13 04:35 AM
Buying a home can be stressful and perplexing. But If you have all of your home buying questions answered before you start the home buying process, it can relieve a lot of stress! Do not worry too much though because you will find the dream home you have been searching for.
Here are ten tips to help you navigate through buying a home easier: 1. Determine Your Needs a. What size of home do I want? Bedrooms? Bathrooms? Garage? b. What style of home do I want? c. What area to do I want to live in or be around? … (1 comments)
tips: Helpful Tips for Helping Your Little Ones Adjust to a New School
- 10/16/13 03:34 AM
It’s that time again, that’s right its August and that means it’s time to get the little ones ready for a brand new school year. Back to school shopping can be a headache, from picking out the right backpack , the right shoes and let’s not forget about the long list of school supplies that you parents have to shop for. The stresses of all of these expenses are enough to cause any parent a migraine headache. Getting ready for a new school year is hard enough but moving to a new house and to a new school district where your … (0 comments)
tips: Remodeling? Avoid these Errors that will Cost You
- 10/14/13 04:39 AM
Everyone knows that remodeling your home can cost a lot of money. When you decided to remodel, all you want to think about is how great your new kitchen, bathroom, whatever it is, is going to look, right? Well before you do all that, you must pay attention to how much you’re spending when it comes to remodeling. Here are some errors you’re going to want to avoid: Not Knowing Exactly What You Want If you are unsure of what your vision is when you’re remodeling, you’re going to end up getting what the contractor thinks you want – and that … (0 comments)
tips: Add Bang to Your Backyard: 4 Outdoor Updates!
- 09/27/13 02:52 AM
Modern homeowners are figuring out the backyard is worthy of just as much attention as the bathroom or kitchen. You can use this area to extend the living square footage of the home and gain some obvious equity advantages, for example. Landscaping alone increases property values between five and 15 percent. There is more to backyard renovations than just monetary upgrades, though. Style expert Catlin Atkinson describes the backyard as a blank canvas to transform into something warm and inviting. From a bamboo garden to an exterior kitchen, consider the trends that add bang to your backyard. … (0 comments)
tips: Turn Your House into a Home!
- 09/04/13 01:36 AM
It was a success! You have finished the home buying process and have moved into your new house. But you have one problem; it just doesn’t feel like it belongs to you just yet. Well that’s because you need to turn you newly purchased house in to a home. A house provides you with your basic needs, shelter from the outside environment, and a place to eat and sleep at night. Once a house becomes a home, it provides you with mental security, emotional support, and a sanctuary from the outside world. If you don’t feel this way about … (0 comments)
tips: Neighbors and Friends at Your Open House
- 02/22/13 04:31 AM
Thinking about hosting an open house? Don’t forget to invite your family, friends, and neighbors. Many sellers don’t realize the power of inviting family, friends, and neighbors to their open house. A couple of things to consider include: Neighbors may have friends or relatives who like the neighborhood, local schools, or have interest in moving closer to them. Whatever the reason may be, there’s a good chance that they know someone who could have interest in purchasing your house! A packed open house will surely catch the attention of potential buyers. It might even give the buyers a sense of … (1 comments)
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