It pays to participate in the home inspection and learn about the home inspection problems they find with the house you're buying. Why? You might think you're pretty knowledgeable and you've inspected the house yourself but unless you're a home inspector, you don't have the experience gained from …
Homeowner Water Drainage Problems & Solutions
Water drainage is a challenge for many homeowners, so we weren't surprised to get this question from a Savvy Homeowner Club member. Question: What is the best way to direct water from a basement sump pump away from the foundations? Today it flows from a 1 1/2" diameter PVC pipe protruding from the …
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Lazy Susan – Should I Install It Myself?
dA lazy susan in corner kitchen cabinets makes it easier to put away and retrieve items stored there. The trade-off is you give up the storage space in the corners, in order for the round trays to spin around the pole. If you're not willing to give up the corner space, your choices are L-shaped …
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Buying My First House & A Dozen More
Buying my first house was thrilling, scary and a lot of work. While it happened many years ago, the experience is still vivid as becoming a homeowner was a huge commitment. We'd just gotten married and my husband was a full-time student at the University of California, Berkeley. As a 25 year old, I …
The Foreclosure Process, A Homeowner’s Nightmare
The foreclosure process is a nightmare. I've heard so many stories from friends who are realtors, that I had to share this incredible story. What's sad is most homeowners are so ashamed of finding themselves caught in the foreclosure process, they hide what's happening to them. By not sharing, they …
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Hardware Stores, Home Repairs & Guys
Hardware stores are one of the few stores guys like going to, so if you're single it might be worth changing your shopping habits. You could pick a few home projects or visit your local hardware stores for ideas, materials and advice from the guys. Okay, I have to admit I got this idea from a friend …