Summer is the height of the infamous road trip, I think. Great weather; the kids are out of school and it is a nice way spend family time. Are you looking to take a road trip with your family this summer? Do you want that trip to be fun, exciting and stress free? If so, I have a few tips to share … [Read more...] about 8 Tips For Taking A Road Trip With Young Children
Spring Home Maintenance – Unclogging Downspouts
Spring has official set in around here and it's time to get our outdoor home maintenance. During the spring season I like to clean out our rain gutters and downspouts from any debris that accumulated in them during the fall and winter seasons. For the most part...it's leaves, small twigs and tons of … [Read more...] about Spring Home Maintenance – Unclogging Downspouts
The Benefits of Using a Property Management Company
A few years ago we invested in the purchase of a vacation condo down at the Jersey Shore. While we love our condo, we did it mainly for the investment opportunities that came along with it. Since we would not be living in our beach house full-time, we hired a company like Point Loma property … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Using a Property Management Company
5 Tips for Shoveling and Removing Snow After a Winter Storm
Shoveling snow is one of my least favorite things to do as a home owner. It's cold outside and winter weather can be dangerous. Thousands of people slip and fall in the snow and thousands more suffer with chest pain and heart attacks. When it comes to shoveling and removing snow here's a few … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Shoveling and Removing Snow After a Winter Storm
You Can Never Have Enough Hand Held Tools
I'm a tradesman by profession. I'm a licensed HVAC Supervisor with a crew of several men who go out to do HVAC service calls. I also manage an apartment and townhouse community. My need for hand held tools is an understatement. I feel like I can never have enough tools. *** Post may contain … [Read more...] about You Can Never Have Enough Hand Held Tools
Dealing with Plumbing Problems in Old Homes
Four years ago my hubby and I made the decision to purchase an older home that we had fallen in-love with. This old home is very spacious and has a lot of charm...but, it needs a lot of work! One of the issues we are currently having with the home is old plumbing...I bet that plumbing is 30 to 40 … [Read more...] about Dealing with Plumbing Problems in Old Homes
Planning a Dream Vacation for Two
For the past 4 1/2 weeks I have spent a miserable time in the hospital and finally got home about 6 days ago. This time spent in the hospital was frustrating, painful and at the very least...very lonely! I was very fortunate that I was home with my family for Thanksgiving, but sadly, I was in the … [Read more...] about Planning a Dream Vacation for Two
Growing Grapes in Your Backyard
Last year we planted our first two Concord grapevines in our backyard. We're completely new to growing our own grapes and are excited to see how they did over the winter season. Matter of fact, as soon as Spring gets here I'll be planted two seedless green grapes in our little garden plot next. … [Read more...] about Growing Grapes in Your Backyard