April 2012 
There are 3 blog entries for April 2012.
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing
Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 1:05pm. 200 Views, 0 Comments.
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing
Published: February 10, 2010
Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home.
1. Take services out of your name
Avoid a dispute with the buyers after closing over things like fees for the cable service you forgot to discontinue. Contact every utility and service provider to end or transfer service to your new address as of the closing date.
If you’re on an automatic-fill schedule for heating oil or propane, don’t pay for a pre-closing refill that provides free fuel for the new owner. Contact your insurer to terminate coverage on your old home, get coverage on your new home, and ask whether you’re entitled to a refund of…
Deck Addition: Return on Investment
Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 10:31am. 168 Views, 0 Comments.
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Deck Addition: Return on Investment
Published: December 15, 2009
A high return on investment makes a deck addition a worthwhile home improvement project.
One of the reasons that a deck is such a good investment is because it increases living area at a minimal cost per square foot. The national average for new construction costs of a two-story, 2,000 sq. ft. home is about $85 per sq. ft, according to the National Association of Home Builders, However, the construction costs for a wood deck are less than $35 per sq. ft.
The return on your deck…
7 Killer Ways to Get Rid of Weeds
Friday, April 6th, 2012 at 9:37am. 280 Views, 0 Comments.
7 Killer Ways to Get Rid of Weeds
Published: March 14, 2012
Here are 7 ways to murder weeds with household items. You’ll save money and show no mercy to your garden’s uninvited guests.
1. Newspaper: A carpet of newspaper, which blocks sunlight and oxygen from reaching the soil, will smother weeds already sprouted and prevent new ones from growing. Throw down newspaper in 10-sheet layers, wet to hold it down, and cover with an inch or two of mulch. If weeds begin to grow in the mulch, add more layers, making a mulch-newspaper lasagna, which eventually will decompose and nourish the soil.
2. Old shower curtains and carpet samples: Spreading these useless items in garden paths or between rows will keeps…