My house has been called “lived-in.” And what that phrase seems to really mean is that we’re always breaking stuff. The kids, the dog, the ferret — but probably the biggest breaker-of-things? That would be me. (And my wife will surely attest to this!) Certain pieces of furniture tend to take a beating far more […]
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5 Telltale Pest Infestation Signs to Look for When Apartment Hunting
This guest post was written by Derek Whitney. I moved into my first apartment when I was a junior in college, blissfully unaware of what was lurking in the walls. On the initial walk-through, the two bedroom apartment seemed spacious and clean. However, on my first night in my new place, it quickly became apparent […]
The 7 Commandments of Working with Contractors
As great as it feels to conquer a major project on your own, the reality is that sometimes we all need to get some help. Finding the very best local contractors is a definite challenge. But once they’re engaged – what are the best ways to work together? Having been a contractor for quite a […]
Finding the Best Local Contractors
When I was about twelve, my Dad hired a mason to do some concrete work. The guy took our deposit, ripped out some grass areas, laid some wood forms – and then just vanished. We never saw or heard from him again. We lost a lot of money, and we had a big mess on […]
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