Garage Sales

Finish off your spring cleaning and hold a garage sale. Here are some tips for setting up a garage sale and maximizing your earning potential.

  April 11, 2007 | Comments ()

Kitchen Cleaning Tips

Here are more kitchen cleaning tips than you can shake a sponge at (sorry that was bad). From clogged drains, grease build-up, dishwasher cleaning, and dirty oven windows.

  April 9, 2007 | Comments ()

Rejuvenate a Cement Patio

Cement patios are commonplace in homes across the country. In the Southwest they are particularly popular since lawns are hard to manage in the heat and cement patios are easy to clean and maintain. Take a look at your patio this Spring and follow these steps for making it more attractive and useful this summer.

Tidy Up a Cement Patio [MSN]
Repair Patio Cement [Just Umbrellas]
Grease Stain Removal from Patios [Google Answers]
A Step-by-Step for Building a Concrete Patio [Berkshire Eagle]

  April 4, 2007 | Comments ()

Handyman Hiring Tips

No time, money, or know-how to fix a household problem? In New York city we have Supers who are on call (usually) and hopefully can fix leaking faucets, broken radiators, or sticky doors, but homeowners are on their own and for smaller household fixes a certified or licensed contractor is overkill. That's where the handyman comes in. Here are some tips for hiring the right one.

  April 4, 2007 | Comments ()

12 Home Tips

We love lists and lists of home tips are even better. Here are 12 good ones for home repair from Real Simple.

  April 2, 2007 | Comments ()