Household tips

Oct. 23, 2016

Home Improvement Projects You Should not Tackle

You might be used to hiring a professional for most home improvement projects. But every now and then, you might want to get your hands dirty and try a project yourself in your Cactus Acres home for sale. But that’s not always a good idea. Some projects are ok to …

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Oct. 16, 2016

How to Make a Pet Friendly Home

For many of us, pets are an important part of our lives. But it’s not always easy to keep your Terravita Scottsdale home in good shape with a four-legged friend roaming around. With a little redesigning, you can enhance your Scottsdale Terravita home so it’s more pet friendly but also …

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Oct. 15, 2016

DIY Home Improvement Projects that Could Backfire

Do-it-yourself projects are becoming more popular. But many aren’t so popular with home inspectors. They’re finding a bunch of safety problems due to homeowners taking shortcuts. Many homeowners with North Scottsdale homes for sale are under the false impression that these remodeling projects are easy. But unless you know what …

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Oct. 9, 2016

Halloween Decoration to Avoid if You’re Selling Your House

As we get into the holiday season, no doubt, it’s a fun time of year, especially when it comes to the endless possibilities of decorating. But as a realtor at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s, you’ll want to tone down your Halloween decorations or you could run the risk of losing potential …

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Sept. 30, 2016

Caring for Your Fall Lawn

Even though it’s fall, it doesn’t feel like it yet, except for maybe in the evenings. But the cooler temps are on the way, so it’s time to start thinking about putting in a fall lawn in your Terravita Scottsdale home. 

Feed your Grass

Soon, it’ll be time to …

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Sept. 24, 2016

Fall Home Improvement Tips

While we’re still hovering around triple-digit temps, we’re really into the fall season. So, you might want to think about doing these fall home improvement tips for your Cactus Acres home. Whether you plan on staying in it awhile, or putting your Cactus Acres home up for sale, you’ll still …

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Sept. 22, 2016

How to Make Your Home Show Ready

When trying to sell your Terravita Scottsdale home, there might not be much you need to do before potential buyers come through. But no matter how good of condition your home is in, it still needs to be top-notch or rather show-ready.  It doesn’t mean, in most cases, you …

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Sept. 16, 2016

Go Green with Your Flooring

When it comes to your McCormick Ranch home for sale, going green with your flooring could entice potential buyers. But going green doesn’t necessarily mean the floor needs to be made from a “natural, renewable substance.” Think about these things when considering an environmentally friendly floor: ability to be …

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Sept. 7, 2016

Things You Shouldn’t Store in Kitchen Cabinets

It may seem crazy, but there are some things that you just shouldn’t put in kitchen cabinets in your Terravita home.  I’m sure you’re thinking, why does it matter? I kind of felt the same way until I read an interesting article on the subject. Now, it all makes …

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Aug. 31, 2016

Never do These Things to Your Carpeting

Carpeting in your McCormick Ranch home is not as hard to take care of as you might think. But there are some things you should never do to your carpeting if you want it to last. 

 

Scrubbing

Even if it’s a small spill, resist the temptation to start …

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