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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!

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.

Creative Ideas For Your Paver Patio
Pavers afford you seemingly unlimited design options for your patio. Not only are they appropriate for any size space, but their quick installation means your patio is ready to be used as soon as the project is finished. Pavers come in stone, brick and concrete in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Get creative with your patio design by having pavers installed in an attractive layout. Mixed Media

4 Tips For Decorating Outdoors For Spring
As the spring season approaches, it is time to put away the winter decorations, and become inspired by new blooms. Flowers definitely become the inspiration behind spring decorating for your porch, deck, and patio, but that's not all. Here are some tips for decorating your outdoor spaces for the spring season. Use Picnic Tables Who doesn't love a picnic in the spring? Many furniture stores and home improvement stores now sell full-size picnic tables, just like the ones you find at the park.

Three Problems That Can Plague Your Lilac Tree
Lilac trees add a splash of color to a backyard. They're relatively easy to grow and generally require little maintenance, aside from annual pruning to encourage new growth. Sometimes, however, lilac trees can contract a disease or attract bothersome insects that cause them to look less than brilliant. If you have a lilac bush in your yard, keep an eye out for these three conditions that may plague it. Mealy Bugs

Three Of The Most Common Lanscaping Myths And The Real Truth Behind Them
Even though there's plenty of information readily available about landscaping, there's still a lot of misinformation out there. It seems like certain myths take hold, and like a stubborn weed, just won't go away. Here's a look at some of the most common myths about landscaping, and the real truth behind those myths. Myth #1: Watering Plants in the Evening Saves Water At first glance, this one might make sense. Watering in the day, the myth states, will only cause the water to evaporate.