homeowner: 5 Safety Devices and 10 Home Emergency Items
- 04/16/13 12:31 AM
As a homeowner, you always want to be prepared. Here are five home safety devices you should have: 1. Fire extinguishers. Put one on every floor of your home, plus an extra in the kitchen where the vast majority of home fires start. Multi-purpose A-B-C extinguishers put out all types of fires. Check and recharge when the pressure gauge drops. You'll even get a discount from some insurers. 2. Upstairs escape ladders. Put one under a window in each upstairs bedroom. Practice deploying them. 3. Wireless water alarms. Place under sinks, behind the refrigerator, anywhere water will collect if there's a leak. 4. Automatic shutoff valve for … (0 comments)
homeowner: This Valentine's Day, Fall in Love with Your Home Again
- 02/13/13 09:50 PM
Source: Media Contact: Michelle Wardlaw / 202-383-1042 / Email website WASHINGTON (February 12, 2013) – It’s hard to get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day when the stuff of everyday home life – like clutter, the need to make minor repairs – surrounds you. But take heart; whether you’re planning a romantic evening at home or simply want your home to be a peaceful retreat throughout the year, HouseLogic.com, the award-winning, comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, can help you renew and revitalize your home-owner relationship. “Because homeownership plays such a personal and unique role in the lives of so … (0 comments)
homeowner: Buying Land: 5 Things to Consider
- 01/04/13 12:10 AM
Whether you're building a residence, need extra storage, or are purchasing as an investment or farm property, the time to buy land has never been better. It's still a buyer's market in many areas, yet many sources claim the housing market is turning a corner. In fact, due to the election year and historically low interest rates, many areas are experiencing bidding wars that have not been seen since before the economic recession. Combined with an aging existing home inventory, this new flurry of activity has prompted many homebuyers to consider land for their next purchase. While the decision to buy land may be easy, … (1 comments)
As a homeowner, you always want to be prepared. Here are five home safety devices you should have:
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