Managing Homes with Confidence!
Do you think everything in your home is secure? What happens when you bump into something, or someone bumps into you? You react instinctively to adjust for the bump, putting a hand out to steady yourself or grabbing a plant or bookshelf that looks like it might tip over. If you weren't home and …
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Building codes regulating new home construction have been standardized across the US based on International Code Council standards. Most homes fall under the International Residential Code (IRC) for one and two family homes or townhouses that are no more than three stories high. The IRC combines in …
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The International Residential Code sets building standards for new home construction in the the US. Some states and counties like California (earthquakes) and Florida (hurricanes) add tougher requirements on top of this code to address issues unique to their locations. Building codes help insure …
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Smart consumers know there's more to green paint than color. Smart consumers want paint that doesn't smell or give off chemicals. They know they need to buy products with data (ingredients) to support their claims of being green. The good news is consumers are doing more research before they buy, to …
You should hire hire a handyman when you don't have the expertise, the tools, the time or you simply aren't interested in handling home maintenance and repair chores. Unless you're looking for someone to clean up your yard after a storm, you should hire a professional handyman who knows the right …
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Water freezes when the temperature falls below freezing, like making ice cubes in your freezer. When water freezes it expands,and in a pipe it may expand enough to burst the pipe depending on how much pressure builds up in the pipe. If a plumbing pipe bursts, the water escapes and goes in many …
The name tells our story! We provide women homeowners with “how to” resources to manage their homes with confidence. We strive for homes that support how you want to live, while building equity for your future too.
