Throughout each blog entry you will see HOME TIPS. These are things that I've found to be very useful for people to know when dealing with a changing home. This page is a one stop shop for those tips. As the blog entries are posted the Home Tips section will be updated.
HOME TIP: If you are dealing with an in-ground oil tank during the sale or purchase of a home make sure to DO YOUR RESEARCH on what needs to be done in your state to remove and dispose of the tank and/or contaminated soil.
HOME TIP: If you have an old oil tank in the ground at your current home. GET IT OUT OF THERE NOW BEFORE IT LEAKS AND COSTS YOU TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!!!!
HOME TIP: Buy your equipment on an as needed basis in order to spread the cost of purchasing sometimes expensive items.
HOME TIP: Know when to spend the extra money. Think things through and think about the possible consequences of going the cheaper route. Many companies have 0% financing so don't be shy about spending a little more if you are in position to that can be paid off over time. You don't always need THE BEST but the cheapest doesn't always workout.
HOME TIP: Find your local Cooperative Extension and read about lawn and garden care in your area. These are GREAT resources for homeowners because of the localized recommendations.
HOME TIP: Measure parts that are needed for a project BEFORE going to the store to make your purchase or you will be driving back and forth to the store until you get the right one.
HOME TIP: You can do plumbing projects. They are not THAT hard if you follow the directions closely, which can be found on the internet for most projects. Obviously if you have to change the route of plumbing pipes in the house for a certain project you should call a professional.
HOME TIP: One of the best tools for this job was the paint manufacturers website. There you can select different colors for the walls and trim and see what it would look like in a room. Very cool feature to help pick your colors.
HOME TIP: Always read the directions and do your research before starting any home project or product installation.
HOME TIP: ALWAYS turn off the main breaker when doing anything dealing with electric. Change light fixtures and or switches during the DAY and use a flashlight if needed. Turning off that zone is risky because you may turn of the wrong breaker and get fried.....
