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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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3 Ways To Make A Small Yard Look Larger And Stand Out

Posted on February 16, 2015

Small yards actually offer you many options. You can make a small yard look and feel larger, you can add features, and you can create a large impact with some tasteful landscaping. Yard design doesn't just benefit the larger yards. A small yard can do a lot with a little. Here are three things you can do. 1. Play with Perspective It's possible to change the dynamics of a small yard by changing the way people perceive it. [Read More]

PH Levels And Your Soil: How The Right Fertilizer Makes All The Difference

Posted on February 5, 2015

Gardening is more than just planting things in the ground and watering them. Gardening is a science, like botany. You have to know something about the PH of the soil in your yard and on your land before you select plants to grow in it. This is why so many fertilizer companies label their fertilizers with vital PH information. It helps landscapers and gardeners know how the PH of the fertilizer will change the PH of the natural soil, and what plants will grow in it after you cultivate it together. [Read More]

Use Wood Slices To Make Photograph Wall Hangings For Your Family

Posted on January 29, 2015

A great way to show members of your family that you love them is by giving them each a beautiful wall hanging that is decorated with a photograph of a fond memory. Use some wood slices from a log as the backdrop for these decorations. Give a finished wall hanging to each family member on a special occasion when everyone is present. Use These Materials power saw safety goggles work gloves wood slices hand sander low and high grit paper scrub brush soap water wood stain rag paint tray varnish lace trim ribbon scissors ruler photographs wood glue picture hanging hardware screwdriver varnish paintbrush Cut And Prepare The Wood Slices [Read More]

Getting Your Furnace Through One More Season

Posted on January 27, 2015

If your furnace is pushing 20 then you might be looking for a furnace replacement soon. SF Gate says you can expect the typical furnace to give you 15 to 20 years of service. That's more than most other electrical/mechanical devices in your life. With a little help, though, you might get your furnace through one more cold season. These tips will let your furnace run more efficiently with less effort. [Read More]