Location. Location. Location.

It's like the real estate agents' mantra: location, location, location. You've certainly heard the phrase enough and may wonder what possesses agents to say it three times. Or you might think it pertains to three different types of locations -- perhaps an excellent location, a mediocre location and a lousy location. We'll put your mind at ease. It means identical homes can increase or decrease in value...

Organize Your Closets

No matter how much closet storage you have, chances are you could probably always use more space. But while building new closets may not be a practical option, you may be able to use the space you have more efficiently. In this document you will find information about: Planning Closet Storage and Building Closet Storage. To make the most of your closet space, you first need to know the sizes of the things...

Selling Your Condominium

In a condominium the owner has a deed for the unit, has a separate mortgage, pays property tax on the unit plus a percentage of the common areas and pays a monthly maintenance fee. The condominium owner has a fee simple absolute unrestricted ownership and is individually responsible for property taxes and maintenance fees. When selling condo, use the sales price of condominiums with similar size, appeal,...

Do-It-Yourself Arbors

Lets begin with foundations for garden arbors: digging post holes, plumbing the arbor's posts, and pouring the concrete that will hold them in place. Dig 2 holes, spaced as far apart as you want the main posts of your garden arbor to stand. Make the holes about 1' wide and 3' deep. Place about 1/2' of gravel or crushed stone into the holes for drainage. Set one 4x4 arbor post in one hole, the other in the...