Woo hoo! I have finally started the process of painting my kitchen cabinets. Here is an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide on how to prepare your cabinets for paint. Be warned. The first step is a doozy. Step 1. Worry and fret over whether or not to paint your kitchen cabinets. Estimated time: two […]
5 Signs You Need New Windows
I’m keeping a secret from my husband. I feel bad about it, but I just can’t get up the nerve to tell him. First, let me tell you the back-story. We’ve been doing a lot of home renovation lately. It started when I, on a whim, decided to scrape the popcorn […]
Are Sheds Outbuildings?
Originally posted at Cleveland Appraisal Blog on October 25, 2018 Often, when appraising homes, I see MLS listings that call a shed an out building. Ask any appraiser and they will likely say that a shed is not an outbuilding. So, are sheds outbuildings? Sometimes it’s good to just get the definition from […]
Questions Seniors Must Ask Themselves When Shopping for a New Home
Buying a new home shouldn’t be done on a whim – it should only be done after careful consideration, and only when you are 100 percent sure what you want and need out of a new living space. More than any other age group, seniors have specific requirements for any new home they move […]
4 Tips for Picking Paint Colors
The popcorn is gone! Chip and Joanna would be so proud of me. The popcorn is gone! Well . . . it is almost gone. It’s gone from MOST of the ceilings on the main floor of our house. We just have our entryway, hearth room, and laundry room left to scrape on the […]
How My Flip Went Flop
A decade ago my husband and I purchased our first home together in Austin. It was 1800 mostly well configured square feet with a decadent 3 full baths, 2 of which were en suite. Located in a sought after zip code, we were able to afford it because it’s chopped up […]
