Just as it's unwise to drive a car without a spare tire and working jack, no home should be without basic tools to make simple repairs—whether it's to do simple maintenance around the house or to DIY larger projects. A home repair kit is easy to assemble. Use a collapsible fabric bucket, a plastic tote or a metal lunchbox as a portable tool kit, and buy only necessary items rather than spending big bucks for a coordinated set.
Here are the items every homeowner should have:
Hammers & Screwdrivers
There are many different types of hammers, but a basic clawfoot hammer is indispensable. Use it to hang artwork or pry off an old piece of trim, build a deck or pound a garden stake into the ground. Look for a hammer with good balance and one that
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Homeowners looking to address drafts and improve the envelope of their home may be looking to add a home insulation product, especially if they live in an older home. While there are many types of home insulation on the market, only a few can improve energy efficiency in a home while being able to be used on irregular or hard to reach areas. Spray foam is one of the products worth considering that may help homeowners address cracks, leaks or gaps in an existing or newly constructed home.
Buying or selling land can be very different from buying or selling a home. Homeowners who want to buy or sell land should understand these differences before starting the process.
As anyone who's done even a bit of casual house hunting can tell you, real estate has a language all its own. As you begin looking for a home, it's helpful to know your way around some of the terms used to describe a home's style.
When selling a home, there are several questions homeowners have to ask themselves. What price should the home be listed at? How should they stage the home to encourage buyer interest? When should they put the house on the market? What sort of curb appeal would best suit their home? What repairs need to be made? Normally, these questions—and more—are answered with the help of a Palos Verdes Estates real estate agent, but that isn't the case when a homeowner chooses to sell their home as For Sale By Owner.
Selling your home involves several steps, from selecting the right real estate professional to preparing for showings and dealing with various obstacles. A common obstacle many home sellers face is dealing with the buyer's bad home inspection report.
The home may seem like one of the safest possible places to be, but this fallacy can lead homeowners into a dangerous trap. Preventable accidents are not only common, but they can also be incredibly harmful to the residents of the home (or even the neighbors.) Luckily, it doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming to spot and fix common hazards. Here are a few simple things everyone can do today to identify the hot spots around their Palos Verdes home so that something can be done.
Permitted work is work that has been performed to code, with inspections from local officials to ensure that the construction is safe. Unpermitted work is work that has not been certified by local inspectors. Safety and quality cannot be guaranteed in unpermitted work.
A good real estate agent who offers good customer service is critical during the home selling process. The most customer-service orientated real estate professionals will help their clients in many ways.
The Millennial age group is the fastest growing demographic of home buyers at present, and has outpaced the Baby Boomers as the largest generation. Although home buyers in their 20s and 30s are like preceding generations in many ways, there are a few differences, as well. Here are a few rumors and realities about the Millennial home buyer.