There are many potential outdoor safety hazards around your home that we may not normally think about. Here is a list of some items to be aware of:
1) Playground Equipment -
Checking for rusted, rotted, loose or damaged areas or sharp edges is very important to prevent injuries. Playground Equipment should be age appropriate and be well supervised when being used. The area around the playground equipment should be hazard free and extend out at least 6 feet and be at least 9 inches thick. Check for any gapping or areas where clothing can be caught (0 comments)
homes for sale: Historic home at 226 N. Pleasant Street in Downtown Prescott - dated back to 1898
- 02/01/12 08:24 AM
This house can be traced back to 1898 at the Sharlot Museum and noted built in 1925 by the County. This home has a ton of character. Offered a reduced price of $349,999. Very well done remodel in 2008 with amazing detail. This home boasts 3 bedrooms + library/study. 2 master suites - (potential 4th bedroom). More details include Granite counters, stainless steel appliances. There is a formal dining room, plus a kitchen nook that is set up as a greenhouse with an exhaust fan and built in copper topped counters. Claw foot tubs, fir (wood) floors, finished attics, sprinkler system, (0 comments)
1. Cook at home often: Cooking at home is just as easy as the time you spend to go pick up something to eat and it will definitely save you money. Make a commitment to start out with 1-2 times per week and increase as you see your savings.
2. Make your own coffee: Crazy I know….we all love our Starbucks. If you add up the $5 per day for a latte or a coffee drink that is $35 per week, $140 per month. (0 comments)
homes for sale: Going GREEN, being GREEN! It used to be just a COLOR!!
- 06/21/11 06:36 AM
Is it easy being green? There have been stories of many people who have remodeled “green” and saved on their utility bills, some up to $400 per month. What does it cost to remodel “green”? Can you justify the cost? Well, let’s take a look and see. There was a survey conducted and about 88% of homebuyers do consider the electric and heating & cooling costs prior to making a decision to buy a home. So, I guess we can say there seems to be high interest in lowering utility expenses and having a healthy, eco-friendly home. Due to the improvements (0 comments)
OIL STAINS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR – The oldest trick in the book….cat litter! Use the cat litter to soak up any excess oil. Remove the cat litter and now you can focus on the stain itself. Combine hot water with either dishwashing or laundry detergent, making it a paste. Spread the paste with a stiff bristle brush and scrub the area, hose off and see how much of the spot you removed. Another method that can be used is using a “spray-n-wash” type product, wait about 10 minutes, mix (2 comments)
homes for sale: 7302 E. Night Watch - Stone Ridge - Prescott Valley
- 04/28/11 04:35 AM
Great Views! Golfing Community! 3 bedrooms + den/office, 2 baths, 2362 square feet, built in 2005, single level home in Stone Ridge, Prescott Valley, AZ. This home is priced well at $260,100. This home qualifies for the Home Path Mortgage Financing with as little as 3% down. 6548 Stratford - Granville - Prescott Valley, AZ also is approved for the Home Path Renovation Mortgage Financing. Buyer may be eligible for up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance, now until June 30, 2011. This property is located in a subdivision which offers a community clubhouse, fitness/exercise center, BBQ areas, swimming pool - (0 comments)
homes for sale: Historic Home - 226 Pleasant Street - Prescott, Arizona
- 04/19/11 11:15 AM
This house was built in 1924 and has tons of character. Very well done remodel in 2008. This home boasts 3 bedrooms + library/study. 2 master suites - (potential 4th bedroom). More details include Granite counters, stainless steel appliances. There is a formal dining room, plus a kitchen nook that is set up as a greenhouse with an exhaust fan and built in copper topped counters. Claw foot tubs, fir (wood) floors, finished attics, sprinkler system, roll out pantry, picture hanging molding gas fireplace in the master with 2 walk-in closets, whole-house fan, 10 foot garage doors. You will love this home! (0 comments)