It Glows In The Dark

Good morning, Bob... I can't remember the last time I carried a flashlight. Of course, we don't have those kinds of basements here in my area. And now our phones all have flashlights, as well.

Bob "RealMan" Timm - This is a very good point. I visited previous clients of mine a few days ago. One of the improvements they made was to take out the wood floors and replace them with lighter wood floors. The rooms were significantly improved but the most interesting thing is this - when I asked why they changed the dark wood to light, they said because the house was too dark and they weren't getting the sun and the light inside. It was too depressing. Once they changed the floors, the whole house seemed brighter. Now they are enjoying their home more. 

Good morning Bob. When I was active in the Chicago market listing and selling older homes a flashlight was a necessity. After moving to Florida it sat in the trunk. These days I carry it with me all the time, my cellphone. Enjoy your day.

Thanks Bob, for shedding light on importance of light or flash light to check basements.

A good, bright flashlight in a finished or  unfinished basements can reveal a lot that poor lighting can hide. The first thing that good lighting may show in a basement is evidence of past water damage.

Great idea about bringing flashlights for clients when going into basements. They certainly can be dark. And cobwebby!

Fun and thoughtful post, Bob.
The glow-in-the-dark artwork is a great visual reminder of how much lighting can change what we see, and your real estate tie-in is spot on. Good lighting reveals details that matter, especially in areas like basements where issues can be hidden. Your practical advice underscores why buyers should always take the time to look closely and ask the right questions.

Now I am wondering if Thomas Kincade used some of this type of paint in his paintings? Hmmmm. Your son is much more talented than I am...lol

Hi Bob,
I remember what a convenience it was when the phones started coming with flashlights. One less thing to carry. 

Timmothy's glow light painting is fun. It's good to try something different now and then. 

I have a flashlight in the car just in case, along with a tape measure, a hammer, a screwdriver, you never know what you might need on any given day. Yes, natural light is important, clients often mention they don't like a house because it is too dark.

Bob "RealMan" Timm basements are very common here in CT, and unless the basement has been finished in livable space, the lighting is usually not very good.  Bad lighting hides a lot of issues.

Bob- you are right...lighting is important, especially when showing your home. I've viewed many home that did not have any additional lighting other than the overhead light the builder provided. Ugh. 

And yes, let's see more of Timmothy's work with glow in the dark paint.

I have flashlights everywhere including my car and my purse. They come in very handy. Bob "RealMan" Timm 

I just posted a photo of Northern Lights on my blog.

We have had them all winter and some of the brightest and most colorful I have ever seen! Here is the one I posted today!