Miscellaneous
Simple Real Estate Definitions : Quitclaim Deed
September 9, 2009 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
By its most common definition, a quitclaim deed is a document by which one person passes legal and financial ownership of a home to another person.
It’s also a way for an owner of a home to remove himself from the title to the property.
Often misspelled as “quick claim deed” or “quit claim deed”, quitclaim deeds have [...]
How To Increase Your Household Cashflow By $500 Monthly
September 3, 2009 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
There are two ways to boost your personal cash flow — increase your income or reduce your spending. The former can be a challenge but the latter doesn’t have to be.
The headline of the above video — “Cut Your Spending By $500 Per Month” — is somewhat sensational but the advice given during the [...]
How To Keep Burglars From Knowing You’re On Vacation
August 21, 2009 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
There’s some common sense ways to protect your home from burglary — keep the doors locked, the windows shut, and the alarm system on, for example.
But drawing from a series of interviews with ex-convicts, NBC’s The Today Show reveals there are ways by which a vacationing homeowner can unwittingly make his home a theft [...]
VIDEO : How To Repair “Brown Spots” In A Yard And Other DIY Outdoor Tips
August 17, 2009 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
With the unofficial end of summer three weeks away, time is running out to finish this year’s outdoor, around-the-home projects. You can handle them professionally through Angie’s List, or you can make it a DIY.
From NBC’s The Today Show, this 5-minute video explains how to make some of the most common repairs easily and inexpensively:
How to properly seed “brown [...]
Use Rain Monitors In Your Yard To Prevent Water Waste And Save Money
August 3, 2009 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
There are 32 million acres of ”lawn” nationwide — enough to blanket New York in its entirety. It’s no wonder that lawns have become the most irrigated crop in the country.
It’s estimated that one-third of residential water use is directed to front and back yards, illustrating how watering a lawn can be expensive to both homeowners [...]
How Burglars Can Get Into Your Home In Less Than A Second
July 27, 2009 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
The above video may be among the most disquieting 4 minutes of your day.
Home burglaries are on the rise and many burglars are using a lock-picking technique called “Lock Bumping” to enter into homes. Using a special key and a hammer-like tool, pin-tumbler locks can be “broken” in less than a second, according to NBC’s The [...]
VIDEO : How To Clean A Faucet Aerator
May 26, 2009 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
When sinks deliver low water pressure or “spray”, homeowners like to blame faulty plumbing. A more likely culprit, however, is a neglected faucet aerator. Built-up dirt and sediment eventually slow down water delivery on most faucet types.
In this 1-minute-40-second video, DIY expert Ron Hazelton demonstrates how to properly clean an aerated faucet, restoring pressure and water flow to the [...]
Video Tutorial: How To Clean Your Gutters
September 22, 2008 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
When functioning properly, gutters can extend the life of a home. By directing water away from the physical structure, gutters protect a home’s foundation, its siding, and its landscaping.
The key to reliable gutter performance is simple — keep them clean. Twice annually, experts recommend a thorough gutter cleaning and the project can be a [...]
Radon – A Health Risk In 1 Out Of 15 Homes
April 21, 2008 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and 1 out of 15 homes has elevated levels of the radioactive gas seeping into it.
Despite the risks, however, radon is a potential problem that many homeowners ignore.
Radon can enter a home at many different points. A partial list includes:
Earth and rock beneath a [...]
If History Is An Indicator, Gas Prices Have Another 10 Percent To Rise
April 16, 2008 by MikeRosen · Leave a Comment
Average gas prices reached an all-time U.S. high Tuesday, touching $3.40 per gallon. San Francisco and Tulsa are the nation’s bookends at $3.94 per gallon and $3.11 per gallon, respectively.
But before you wonder if relief is coming to your family budget, remember that “rising gas prices” is a conversation we have every April.
Using data from [...]
