April 2nd, 2015 at 1:00 pm
When preparing to buy your home, there are many financial considerations to think through before taking the plunge. Typically, buyers are prepared to deal with the financial commitment that comes along with a mortgage, taxes, and insurance. However, other costs are associated with homeownership that buyers should expect to deal with once the transaction is completed. Below is a list of some of the things you’ll want to prepare for once you become a homeowner.
March 19th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
As a property owner, you retain a degree of responsibility, known as premises liability, for your guests and other people who are present on your property. When it comes to this law, your visitors can be classified as invitees, licensees, or trespassers.
A certain responsibility falls on the property owner to ensure that all visitors are kept safe from dangerous conditions.
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March 12th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Like other areas of your household, locks can become dirty. When your lock is dirty and filled with gunk, it’s more likely to jam up or even break. Lock maintenance is something you should make part of your routine home-maintenance plan. Try to clean your locks at least twice a year to prevent buildup. Consider timing this process around daylight saving time to help you remember to complete the maintenance. The whole lock-cleaning process will only take you a few minutes, but can help you save on the cost of lock replacement.
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February 26th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Few things can improve your quality of life like a well-manicured landscape. With the year-round pleasant weather we enjoy throughout Southern California, we have a bevy of choices and options to beautify our homes. But, as with anything else in life, having a plan now can help ensure success later, so here are a few helpful tips for how to get your Southern California garden ready for spring planting:
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February 5th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Whether you have high-priced valuables to hide or you’re looking to store some spare cash in a location where your kids won’t look for it, creating a home safe is easier than you think. In fact, you can use many items in your own home to create a clever, discreet hiding place. To figure out what might work best for you, look around your home. What are the areas you know won’t attract much attention? A few of the options below are great for hiding your valuables in plain sight.
