Prepare for the Open House: 4 Kitchen Areas that Aren’t as Clean as You Think

If you intend to sell your house in the near future, you are likely packing and planning. In the hustle and bustle, it is actually quite easy to forget that you also need to make your home look fantastic in time for the open house. As much time as people spend in the kitchen, this is actually one of the rooms that often goes overlooked in terms of cleaning and preparing. Read More 

Slogans To Remember During Your First Foray Into Selling A Home

One of the best things that you can learn when you're attempting to sell a home for the first time is to not get too high or too low. Things can change quickly in real estate, and you'll be in for a roller coaster of emotions if you live and die with each change. Working with an experienced real estate agent can be helpful. You'll often find that a seasoned agent will keep an even temperament throughout the process of helping you sell, which can encourage you to do the same. Read More 

Take These Steps Instead Of Responding To An Offer To Buy Your Home For Cash

Occasionally, you'll receive a flyer in the mailbox from a company that advertises its interest in buying your home for cash. Even if you haven't been thinking of selling your home, this offer might seem enticing to you — especially if you could use an infusion of cash in your life. What you might not know, however, is that while these offers can be legitimate, you'll typically get nowhere near the market value for your home. Read More 

When The Cat Isn’t Cutting It: Controlling The Mouse In Your Home With Help From Pest Control

If you have noticed signs that mice have taken up residency in your home, you are not alone. Roughly 29% of homes in the United States have had a mouse problem at some point. When you see mouse droppings in your bathroom or bits of fur on the floor, it's time to call a pest control company to assess the situation. While you can try to set up mouse traps on your own, a female mouse can give birth to up to 12 babies every three weeks. Read More 

3 Amazing Features Of Modern Home Security Systems

If you are considering installing an alarm system for your home, now is a great time to get one. The modern home security systems offer several amazing features. This article will discuss 3 of these features. Wireless Installation Perhaps one of the best features added to modern home security systems is the ability that they have to be installed without any wires. The systems today are completely wireless and run on Bluetooth capabilities that are very effective. Read More