Cleaning up water damage
Written by: MovinCool Water damage comes in numerous forms, and so does water damage restoration. The recent heavy rains have caused excessive amounts of flood damage all over the country. On top of your usual leaky roofs and puddles springing up into the basement, there has been enough water to flood rivers, ponds, lakes, ditches, bayous, creeks, and even drier areas that normally don’t have to deal with these issues. Suddenly, many places have unintentionally become waterfront property. In addition to simply being a pain to deal with, all the extra water causes short term and long term damage. Some of this is more obvious, like if foliage, landscaping, furniture, pets, construction equipment, or small children get swept away in a rush of frothing water. And of...
How to Generate Multiple Offers on a Home
What does an agent do when he or she doesn’t have a list of potential buyers who might want to view a hot property? Turning to marketing services, or just thinking outside the box will often go a long a way in getting the word out about a property. Usually, all it takes is more people seeing a home to get it sold. Here are some ideas on how agents and sellers can get more foot traffic and multiple offers on a home. Utilize “Just Listed” One of the greatest assets an agent has when trying to sell a property is its “just listed” status. New homes are of immediate interest to home buyers, who probably already receive email alerts when the homes are listed at places like RedFin. Utilizing the “just listed” tag gives you access to this pool of motivated...
Memory Foam: Just the Facts
Written by: The Foam Factory The polyurethane foam we collectively call “memory foam” is a quirky little product developed in partnership with NASA. Originally called “slow spring back foam,” memory foam was a quirky product that NASA felt it could commercialize. The trouble was that the manufacturing process was unreliable, but the 1980s brought the “Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattress,” which helped to popularize the foam as a part of anyone’s healthy sleep regiment. Since those days, the memory foam bed has become far more affordable. Still, companies continue to market mattresses well beyond the average consumer’s price point. How Memory Foam Works Memory foam becomes soft when it comes into contact with body heat, which helps it contour to meet your...
What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Renovation
Home renovation is one of the most costly undertakings a home owner can do, but it brings tremendous value to a home when done properly. Renovating a kitchen can be very simple, until you start changing the structure of the home. Even adding a closet can present problems with permits and codes. Violating those permits can cause major challenges when you decide to sell your home. Here are the concepts to keep in mind before you begin a new renovation project. Permits One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of home construction is acquisition of permits. It might not seem like a big deal when you want to add on that balcony, or install a new sliding glass door, but building codes exist to keep you and occupants safe from potential harm. If you’re unsure, have...
Three Easy Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Impending Cicada Swarms of 2015
Batten down the hatches, folks. Two large cycles of cicadas (cycles IV and XXIII) will be spawning this year across the South and Midwest. If you live in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas it’s best to prepare early. Cicadas wake up when the ground temperature reaches above 64°, especially after it rains. If you thought the droning was annoying outside, it only gets worse if cicadas find a way into your home. Thorough Screening First, you will want to inspect all windows and screens on your property. Replace or repair all holes, or leave windows shut. If you use storm windows, check the screen insert to make sure it is in good repair and properly seated. Install door sweeps under...