The Worst Things You Can Hear From A Plumbing Inspector (And How To Fix Them)

Posted on: 2 September 2015

Whether you're making a new home purchase or remodeling a home you've owned for a while, if it was built before 1980 chances are pretty good you're dreading the inspection a little bit. Prior to this time it was common for materials that present problems to be used in construction. When the plumbing inspector makes an appearance the inspection can go one of two ways. Either the home has been updated and everything is awesome or it has some plumbing problems.
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2 Reasons To Choose An Assisted Living Center That Allows Pets

Posted on: 24 June 2015

As you help your parent prepare to move to an assisted living center, you may want to think about getting a pet for your parent if he or she does not currently have one. Pets are great for companionship, but they are also good for many other reasons. Even though assisted living centers help seniors feel less lonely, choosing a facility that offers pets may be even more beneficial for your parent than you would think.
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Eviction Questions: What To Do When Your Tenant Abandons The Property

Posted on: 11 May 2015

Figuring out how to handle an eviction is one of the hardest things that any landlord has to deal with, and if you rent out property for long enough, you'll eventually have to deal with it. There is a lot of advice out there for landlords who are dealing with tenants who just won't leave. But what do you do when the tenant packs up and abandons the property without a word?
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Crazy Security Gadgets You Might Want To Consider For Your Home

Posted on: 6 May 2015

Installing a home security system is a very common way to keep unwanted intruders out of your home and to signal the proper authorities if anything goes wrong. If you'd like to take your own home security a step or two further, consider these unusual devices and ideas. Some of them are a little bit over the top, but you can't be too careful when it comes to security.  
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