The biggest challenge facing most real estate investors is making acceptable offers, especially when buying properties is the basic foundation of real estate investing. Unless you buy properties, you cannot make any money. Here is how to make offers that get accepted. The offer you make depends on...
(BPT) - The kitchen is the heart of the home and a top-selling feature with home-buyers. Does yours convey style and functionality? Whether you've just completed a remodel or you're looking for ways to upgrade your existing kitchen, a tile backsplash will instantly transform the...
(BPT) - Do the words "aging in place" and "home improvement" conjure images of institutional-looking grab bars in bathrooms and overhead kitchen lights that could illuminate an airport runway? Many people eschew certain types of home improvements for the same reason others refuse to wear...
Being a homeowner for the first time can be both an exciting and overwhelming endeavour. Before venturing into home ownership, it’s important to get a few wrinkles ironed out first. Ask yourself these two main questions - and answer honestly - in order help you...
Starting an environmentally friendly routine at home is a goal for many families who are concerned with reducing their environmental footprints. The age-old reduce, reuse and recycle mantra is a great start, but what many don't know is that there are also simple changes you...
The typical American household spends $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half spent on heating and cooling costs, according to ENERGY STAR. Updating your home with more energy-efficient window options like Pella's 350 Series vinyl windows and patio doors can help protect your...
The city of Ottawa has so much to offer. From being ranked as one of the top places to live for quality of life, to the diverse culture, affordable housing, and high employment rates - Ottawa has developed into an exciting and thriving cosmopolitan area....
Many people turn to surveillance cameras as a way to make their home and office more secure. There are so many different types of security measures on offer, however, that it can be hard to know which is the right type of equipment for your...
(BPT) - Your home's front door is more than a portal for family and friends - it makes a statement about your own personal style. Home designers often list the entry door as one of the most cost effective ways to dress up the front...
Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been. -Alan Alda...