We all know that the housing market is cyclical, not only in home values but also when it comes to activity. There’s a reason your inbox will be flooded with messages from REALTORs come March, signaling the start of spring market. Spring and summer have long held their position as the best time to list, but technology has […]
Get your home ready for the Fall!
The Jewel of Toledo! It sparkles like a jewel thanks to its remarkable display of glass mosaic murals installed before the opening of the Toledo’s Main Library in 1940. These “jewel-like” puzzle pieces of hand-cut glass were placed onto large panels of Vitrolite. It displays 80 colors and stands six feet tall. The […]
Get outside & enjoy the great outdoors! June is National Camping Month and luckily for those of us in NW OH and SE MI, there’s no shortage of fantastic campgrounds in the area. Whether you’re a life-long outdoorsman or trying something new, you’re sure to find the perfect spot to set up camp. Monroe […]
Newer homes will struggle to maintain temperature and older homes will NOT maintain temperature and the temperature WILL drop while the heating system is working at full capacity. 1. Please raise the temperature in your home by 2 to 4 degrees above your normal setting.2. Take all programmable thermostats out of setback mode and set […]
Seed: Seeding and overseeding will help inject new life into thinning grass, help fill in bare areas, and introduce grass varieties. Fertilize: Fall fertilizing helps lawns maintain future health and appearance. Be sure to factor in the types of grass in the lawn and the climate before fertilizing. Cool-season grasses should generally be fertilized […]
Planning Some of us are natural planners, and some of us…not so much. But a little planning can go a long way in making your next cookout or BBQ extra special for your family and friends! Thinking through the simple “who, what, when, and where” of your next party can save you a lot of […]
1. Clean out the garden. It’s time to clean your garden and remove all the debris (leaves, leftover snow, etc.) Get rid of weeds, making sure that you get the roots so they won’t grow back. This is also a good time to sharpen your garden tools, if needed, because you’re going to require […]