If you see these mud tubes in your home (often times in the garage) you may have termites. Time to call the bug guy. Of course, you may have recently been treated for the little pests, but didn’t clean up the tubes. If so, clean it up as soon as possible. However, if you...
I bet your hot water heater has this dial too. It not only regulates the temperature of the water as you use it daily, but it can go on vacation too. Why heat water all week long while you are in Maui. Or Des Moines, wherever vacation takes you. Set your water heater to...
According to the AZ Republic, the Chandler City Council voted to approve a plan to give Chandler residents a $100 rebate if they purchased a high-efficiency clothes washer after April 1. A mailing in March is to inform residents of the details of the program. Apparently, high-efficiency washers can save an estimated 7,000 gallons...
Yes, I like to read newsletters from any townhome or condo community. I learn things that I would not know otherwise. When communities are having trouble with vandalism, stray shopping carts or property maintanance issues, it’s usually in the newsletter. But, more importantly when good things happen like new roofs or building painting get...
Is there really such a thing? I read about this in a past USA Weekend newspaper magazine and went to NoMowGrass.com to get more information. We have not yet tried this but it looks promising. They indicate that they have different types of seed for different zones and uses. Less mowing means less work...
We are always looking for ways to reduce our energy bill. This time of year in Arizona it is not too bad; but, in the summer the air-conditioning bills can get pretty high. Energy Star offers a Home Advisor on its website, just click the link below. You answer just a few questions and...
Thinking about renting out your home for the Super Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, FBR Open or any game on a day to day basis? Make sure it’s the right thing to do. Check your insurance company policy to make sure you’re covered. Check to make sure the security deposit covers the victory party. Check to...
What’s right for you? If you are having trouble making your mortgage payment and you are ready to give the home back to the bank, you might have thought about a foreclosure or short sale. What’s a short sale? It’s when the bank or investor accepts less money for the payoff than what is...
