In this second fall home-maintenance checklist (visit the first one here), we'll pick up where we left off tapping our wealth of resources for tips and tricks to make the best of your pre-autumn chores. DFW Properties would like to present the following suggestions: Don't Prune, Do Transplant. Colonel Landscaping (colonellandscaping.com) in Connecticut advises clients to resist the desire to prune...
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Buying your first home doesn't need to be overwhelming, and the more prepared you are, the better. Here are a few tips and tools, courtesy of DFW Properties, to make first-time home-buying a little easier. Take a class. Katie Ross, a community education and marketing manager for American Consumer Credit Counseling, says you shouldn’t be at all ashamed to take a first-time homebuyer education...
While it may not be healthy to constantly think about worst-case scenarios, a little disaster planning will go a long way when it comes to keeping your home, family and finances safe in case of emergency."Disasters can wreak havoc on communities and cause financial and emotional strain," says Jeff Jellets, disaster coordinator for The Salvation Army. "Our hope is to provide useful tips and tools to help...
Married couples might comprise the greatest share of homebuyers, but single women follow close behind, especially retired women over the age of 55, according to the Wall Street Journal. Gone are the days when women had to wait until marriage to buy a home; now, women are feeling more confident in creating their own sanctuary and means of wealth-building through homeownership. If agents hope...
Just moved into a new pad? Congrats! However, moving to a new spot always comes with a bit of financial strain. From setting a budget to finding the perfect neighborhood, everyone can take advantage of these easy tips on a dime while searching for the perfect rental. Below, DFW Properties presents these tips from Apartments.com that might help: Set limits. Housing costs are dependent on location as...
Even if you have no immediate plans for leaving your home, it's a good idea to approach renovations with resale value in mind. Upgrades that are likely to appeal to future buyers protect your investment while also improving your enjoyment of the home.One key to a successful renovation is figuring out how to personalize the space without making it so customized that it's not attractive to other potential...
While late fall or early winter is the time most of us begin to crank our heat, if you’re using a boiler, it's important not to wait until the last minute to service it."A lot of homeowners have good intentions when it comes to scheduling maintenance," says Mike Nicholson, owner of Nicholson Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning. "The problem is that it's easy to forget things like tune-ups...
Nothing throws a monkey wrench (no pun intended) into your daily life faster than a plumbing problem in the kitchen. From a leaky faucet to a clogged garbage disposal, unexpected issues in the most-used room of the house can wreak havoc on your schedule and your wallet.To troubleshoot problems before they turn into large and costly repairs, DFW Properties offers the following maintenance tips...
Because severe weather and natural disasters can occur at any time with devastating effects, The National Safety Council (NSC) encourages Americans to develop emergency plans and kits in the event of unpredictable and severe weather. In 2017, 59,985 weather events resulted in 592 deaths and 4,270 injuries, many of which were the result of flash floods and severe storms.NSC advises families to keep an...
Once you've made the decision to update your cabinets, there's an obvious next question: which color? With so many options to choose from, you may need to answer some basic questions to narrow down the field. But thankfully, we at DFW Properties can help with that with the following considerations: Bold vs. Subtle. If you're looking for a dramatic change, a bold approach may be the perfect solution....