homeownership
Posts regarding any part of being a Homeowner. From Children to Finance.
A Super Bowl of Honey Do . . . for My Valentine
2February 13, 2012
So . . . I wanted to revisit my Christmas Season / Winter to do list, posted on December 15th -- nearly two months ago. . . . Just last weekend (Super Bowl weekend) my wife had me helping with the prep for a birthday party she hosted this past weekend. [...]
Jesse Langley :: Pool Deck . . . What Next?
1January 25, 2012
Adding a pool and deck to my yard totally changed the way we use it. We're outside more often, enjoying the sun and cooling off in the water. But all that time made me notice a few things that were missing; things that would really help us use the deck area all year long. [ . . . ]
The Lessons of Hurricane Irene :: On Hurricane Preparedness
4September 2, 2011
by Barry
in homeownership
In the beautiful week before Hurricane Irene coastal Delaware was doing its summer thing. Every other car had out-of-state plates and vacationers were enjoying the beach while my clients, who rent their properties, were enjoying the peace of mind that comes along with having their investments working for them.
Where to Store Foods in the Refrigerator :: Mysteries of the Universe Answered
2May 9, 2011
There’s no doubt you’ve heard of the term “zoning” when it comes to cities and towns. Well, zoning rules can apply to your refrigerator too. Certain foods will stay fresh longer in specific “neighborhoods.”
Here’s the scoop on what to store in each section of your refrigerator: [ . . . ]
Forget Ten Tools, You Only Need These Three Things (and Bieber Revisited)
14April 25, 2011
The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners and as I was thinking about those "things," you know -- tools (the tools that are most valuable for every homeowner), it struck me that maybe the most valuable assets were not in fact tools, or anything tangible for that matter. Rather, they are qualities -- and these specifically might apply a little more to the DIYers out there. But, check it. Three qualities ever homeowner should have: [ . . . ]
The Hardest Part of Do It Yourself is, Well, Doing it Yourself
15April 18, 2011
. . . And fortunate for me, I can usually find a hand when I need it. I have a wife that knows her way around a house, I have a friend . . . or two (though I often do not ask for help), and I even have some, well, connections. But wooo... how's this for serendipitous? Check it out >> On his most recent tour, and in support of his new movie (me -- let me remind you, fresh off a trip to New York City's Fashion Week) -- I dialed his management up. The specifics around that discussion, my people say -- I should not share. But anywho -- some way, some how -- this happened.
