By the time October rolls around, that burning desire to get outside and garden might be long gone. But mustering up the energy to take on a few more tasks can be well worth your time, as yardwork you do now can make a big difference when the first signs of spring emerge. Fall gardening projects encompass more than planting bulbs, says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment...
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Does your fridge feel like a disaster zone whenever you open it? Does it have a lingering odor with a source you can't quite find? Below are a handful of hacks presented by DFW Properties to keep your fridge fresh and organized. Build a basket system. Just like a well organized closet, your fridge should have a place for everything. While you may be skilled at stashing your produce in the produce...
Your wardrobe isn't the only thing that should change between seasons. Your home also needs some TLC. We at DFW Property Management.com would like to present the following steps from Joseph Giannone of Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for making the seasonal transition at home a worry-free one: Check all insulation and weather stripping. To avoid drafts and loss of heat, take...
Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we all can get behind. If you are a renter, you want to ensure you don't damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it's always better to preserve the integrity of your space, although you have the leeway to make modifications. Some of us have resale value at the back of our minds, and...
$1.60 doesn't go far these days—maybe you can buy a candy bar, or a bottle of water. What if you could increase the sale price of your listing for $1.60? Sound too good to be true? Well, plenty of real estate professionals are doing just that: realizing higher sale prices by transforming their listing photos using a $1.60 service called "image enhancement." So, what is an 'image...
Many homeowners make the mistake of thinking they can finally stop obsessing about their lawn once the leaves start to turn. But think again. DFW Properties presents these tips from the experts at This Old House, who say that letting your lawn go dormant in the fall is actually one of the worst mistakes you can make, and can lead to a disappointing showing come spring. Here are five steps you should take...
When you're ready to list your home on the real estate market, you conduct a thorough inspection and fix any problem areas. You make your house look shiny and new by replacing broken items, upgrading light fixtures, floors, cabinets and window treatments, cleaning every inch and staging your home perfectly for your open houses. But aside from listing the typical selling points like square...
Real estate is a hyper-local business, and your photos should help you sell your expertise in your market. Prove that you're a specialist in everything from the architectural style of homes to the natural scenery and popular hot spots by getting extra mileage out of your listing photography. Repurposing your listing photography investment can save you money on an independent lifestyle shoot. Ask...
Property investment can be an exciting opportunity for new investors. When evaluating the cost of a property, however, many homebuyers don't account for the ongoing expenses involved in owning and maintaining their asset. DFW Properties would like to present the following points to consider: Investment property expenses add up and can fluctuate over the course of ownership for a range of different...
For a home to remain in good shape throughout the winter it needs regular care and attention. When a home is occupied, many of the things that are necessary to keep it in good working order happen by default. But when the home is vacant, it is up to the owner or the property manager to prepare it from freezing temperatures and other winter risks. The worst risk comes from bursting pipes, which...