Top ten list of items that every home should have. You don't need to be a handy man to have these items, but they will definitely come in useful when you’re in a pinch.
Read MoreAn accent wall can totally transform a room, taking it from boring and drab to bold and exciting. Accent walls create a new focal point for your space, add liveliness and contrast, and are typically a very inexpensive DIY project.
Read MoreTired of smearing caulk with your finger and then getting a wet wipe to clean up the mess? We’ve been there. It’s annoying and you don’t always get that nice thin, smooth caulk line that you want. Sometimes you do, but other times you just make a mess.
Read MoreWe have had some really neat finds at the properties. Sure there is a lot of junk, but sometimes you’ll find something worth holding onto- such as this federal convex mirror. We had no idea the history behind it when we found it in a garage, it just looked cool so we kept it.
Read MoreRetaining good tenants for many years is the best case scenario you can have when renting your apartments. Most people don’t like going through the tenant application process and filling vacancies (I know I certainly don’t!), so what can you do to keep good tenants?
Read MoreEvery homeowner needs a well-stocked toolbox. Whether you live in a modern apartment in downtown Philadelphia, a historic home in Boston, or you’re looking to put your house on the market, you will inevitably need to make home repairs – and you’ll need the tools to do it. It’s also always helpful to have what you need to put furniture together, tighten the wheel of your child’s bike, or spend time on your woodworking hobby. To help you create a functional set of supplies, we’ve put together this list essential tools for DIY home projects and repairs.
Read MoreI remember my first full home renovation quite clearly. I wasn’t really sure what I was doing, but I was doing it- and I kept doing it. To complete an entire home it took us about 8 months. I didn’t think that was too bad for someone who had never painted a wall until this project. We saved a lot of what we could in the property to save money and time.
Read MoreSo for starters, the BRRR strategy stands for BUY, REHAB, RENT, and REFINANCE. I have also seen where some add another R to the end (BRRRR) which means REPEAT. It’s a pretty straight forward concept, but we personally had some variations with the refinance aspect of it. Want to know how it works? Read more here.
Read MoreRemodeling your bathroom can seem daunting. You use it every day, so how can you possibly remodel it and keep it functional? Well as long as your bathroom doesn’t have any plumbing issues that need addressed, you should be able to do your remodel work fairly easy while continuing to use it. Here’s a couple DIY ideas to help get you started on your next project.
Read MoreThe first time we dealt with fake wood paneling I dreaded it. I thought if a house had paneling that you pretty much had to rip it down and install drywall (which is a lot of work!) I didn’t think paneling could or would ever look good, and painting it wasn’t even on my radar.
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