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Be the Kind of Landlord Renters Can Appreciate

As a landlord, I have a lot of experience dealing with complaints from renters. When I first started renting my home out to virtual strangers, I figured that providing a clean space to live in was enough to keep my renters happy, but I quickly learned that this just was not the case. The small stuff, like getting even small stains removed from the carpet and having the pipes cleaned, is just as important as clean cabinets and reliable roofing. The more well kept your rental property is, the more rent you can ask for it. I hope that this website can help you to put together a solid rental plan that keeps you and your renters happy without the need for continual micromanagement on your part.

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The Best Practices For Aerating Your Lawn
If your lawn is not properly aerated, your plant's roots will not receive oxygen that is necessary to effectively take water and nutrients up through your lawn's roots. Besides making your lawn healthier, aerating also is not as stressful toward your lawn as dethatching. But for aeration to be successful, you will need to know the best practices for how and when to aerate. When to Aerate First you must know when it is necessary to aerate your lawn.

How To Build A Pergola On Your Backyard Patio
Creating themes to build your garden around can add excitement and grandeur to your backyard. A popular theme to use in backyards is an Italian Renaissance-type garden. A traditional part of an Italian Renaissance garden is having a pergola to sit under to enjoy coffee in the morning and wine at night. Here is how you can build a pergola on your backyard patio. You Will Need: Hammer Drill Jigsaw Circular Saw Table Saw Saw Horses Measuring Tape Pencil File Concrete Screws Steel Post-Base Anchors 2x10x10 Lengths of Wood 4x4 Wood Posts Level Wood Clamps Install Posts

Converting Old Blinds Into Useful Art Projects
Are you buying a new set of blinds and aren't sure what to do with your old ones? Don't throw them away! Convert them into one of these cool art projects. Whether you're using vinyl or wooden blinds, there is always something cool you can make! Cool Arty Mirror Old vinyl blinds can easily be converted into a mirror in no more than a couple of hours. Start by carefully removing each individual slat from five sets of blinds: yes, you're going to need that many!

When The Heat Goes Out: Staying Warm In An Emergency
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the upcoming winter is going to be another doozy. Even if you have taken the proper precautions and had your furnace checked, problems can arise, sometimes during the worst possible weather conditions. If you lose heat during a horrible cold snap, you can still take measures to stay warm until the power is back on or your furnace is repaired. Be Proactive If you have any indication that you are about to lose power, you can take a few proactive steps to make your home warmer.

3 Flowers To Use As Filler When Making Your Own Wedding Bouquet
The average cost of a wedding in the United States today is $26,444. If you are looking for some simple ways to cut your spending as you plan your own wedding, arranging your own bouquet could be a good solution. While you might know which flowers you want to feature in your bouquet, it can sometimes be difficult for the amateur florist to select the right filler flowers. Here are three flowers that make wonderful fillers when you are arranging your own wedding bouquet.

Answering A Couple Of Your Basic Questions About Tankless Water Heaters
Providing your home with hot water can be an extremely energy intensive process, and traditional hot water heaters are highly inefficient. Fortunately, the development of tankless water heaters have provided homeowners with an energy efficient option for providing heated water. However, you may not know much about these systems, but learning the following couple of answers to routine questions will help you to make an informed decision about whether this system is a good fit for your home's needs.

Eco-Friendly Approaches To Garden Fountains That Use Up Almost No Natural Resources
Garden water fountains are an effective way to decorate the garden around your house. However, if you enjoy nature, it helps to make sure your fountains are as eco-friendly as possible so that you can help out nature while enjoying it at the same time. Solar-powered Garden Fountains A problem that water fountains have for the environmentally-conscious is that they tend to use a lot of energy because you have them on all of the time.

Battling High Blood Pressure? Should You Switch To A Salt-Free Water Softener?
Whether you've only recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or have been battling this "silent killer" for years, you may be looking for ways to lower your salt intake (and therefore your blood pressure) without dramatically compromising your lifestyle. As you begin to survey the various ways salt can enter your body, your attention may be drawn to an unsuspecting culprit -- your water softener. Can the pellets of salt used to remove mineral ions from your drinking water be adding to your sodium intake?

Ways House Cleaners Can Help After A Remodeling Project
If you have recently completed any type of renovation work in your home, your home may be extremely dirty when the work is completed. Because of this, your home may be in need of deep cleaning before you can really enjoy your newly remodeled home.   Reasons for Hiring a House Cleaning Service Many remodeling contractors realize the home will need to be cleaned after their work is completed. Often they may have a crew to handle the cleaning of your home when their work is finished.

4 Ways To Clean Your Decorative Glass Vases
Decorative glass vases can help you create gorgeous flower displays. If you use your vases frequently, over time you may notice that when you fill them, the water becomes cloudy or you start to see mineral deposits and other stains. Here are some easy ways for you to clean your vases, so that your flower displays continue to look great. Lemon Juice and Salt One easy way to clean your glass vases is to use salt, lemon juice and water.