Today we are talking about how to remodel your Bathroom on your Own, also commonly referred to as the “Do It Yourself” (DIY) approach. We are lucky enough to have Eric Drenckhahn, the No Nonsense Landlord guide us through this topic. Eric has more than twenty rental units and has done countless bathroom and kitchen […]
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My wife and I bought a house a year and a half ago and since then we have taken on a variety of home projects. While we have learned a lot, it can get expensive improving your home, even if you Do-It-Yourself (DIY) instead of hiring out contractors. One other thing we’ve had to deal […]
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As a relatively new homeowner I am constantly prioritizing what home projects need my attention. Can working on the guest bedroom be put off while I work on landscaping? Can adding new outdoor lighting be put off while I invest the money in new flooring? There are constantly trade-offs with every decision homeowners face. With […]
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As a homeowner for just over a year, I’ve already seen firsthand how expensive a house can be. While I was lucky enough to have some of the bigger expenses taken care of before I bought my house there are always unexpected – and expected – big home projects and repairs. I don’t want this […]
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We recently had an unexpected plumbing problem that resulted in us finding out there is a costly repair that we will need to make to the sewer line. Here’s how it happened: A couple hours after we get home from the airport on Sunday night, our renter comes upstairs to tell us there is water […]
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When young adults are considering their first home, a fixer-upper is a very tempting choice. With a fixer-upper, there is the opportunity to create value through making upgrades and renovations. There is also the fact that when a fixer-upper is on the market, the buyer has the leverage when it comes to negotiations. Finally, these […]
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If you have a house like mine that does not have maintenance-free gutters, you probably know what a pain it is to deal with all the leaves and crap that fall in your gutters each Fall. For many the process goes like this: set up the ladder, climb it, clean the gutters, out, climb down, […]
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I never thought I’d be saying this, but Home Depot actually sells some really good books. As a recent first-time homeowner and someone who has never really had to do home upkeep or home projects, combined with the fact that the house we bought needs some cosmetic upgrades, I found myself at Home Depot quite […]
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My wife and I have both been pretty hooked on real estate and renovation shows for the past year or so. What I love about these shows is that they are both entertaining and educational. There is always something new to learn about real estate, home renovations, and the housing market. 1) House Hunters International […]
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When you are buying a home, a home inspection is fairly routine and usually fairly straightforward. An inspector goes into the home you plan on buying and looks at everything from the the roof to the foundation, and everything in between. Towards the end of the inspection, the inspector walks you through the property (or […]
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