Planning for a Smooth Move!
When my family moved from Wasaga Beach, Ontario to Columbus, Ohio, we had many logistics to overcome. Getting our cars approved, organizing the moving truck, getting rid of all the liquids in our house, saying our goodbyes and finding temporary housing in our new country. Fortunately, we had the help of a relocation company, although at times communicating through them seemed to create more work. We thought the closing and move into our new Columbus home would be easy in comparison to leaving the home where our kids were born; we should have had a clue that was not to be ...
Asphalt vs. Concrete: What Should I Choose?
Here's the 411 on asphalt and concrete driveways. Either material will add beauty and value to your home if well-maintained and properly installed. Both need an experienced contractor who understands the material they're installing and properly prepares the substrate for whatever driveway you choose. Eight inches of substrate, installed four inches at a time and compressed twice is the best in most areas. Different climates may allow some variations, check with local building codes and interview multiple contractors so that you can choose from a range of estimates. Check their references carefully. The more you know about the material you ...
Turning to Tiny Houses
Resenting that mortgage payment? Having a hard time covering all the expenses in your home? Feel like you spend all your time maintaining it instead of golfing, shopping or doing whatever you'd prefer to do with your spare time? According to the following documentary trailer, there is a movement of people who are giving up their large homes and downsizing to a place the size of a tool shed in order to be more fiscally responsible, have more freedom, and to be environmentally responsible. Can't see the video? Click here. This type of living is not without it's problems. It ...
Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors?
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors. ~ French Proverb Do good fences make good neighbors? Not so much. Good neighbors make good fencing choices! That can make any fence a good fence. Planning ahead and making careful choices along the way, means you're more likely to end with a beautiful fence and happy neighbors. Below are 5 things to include in your fence planning process as well as three important decisions that can impact the sturdiness and usefulness of your new fence. Plan Ahead: Call before you dig. Anywhere in the country you can call 8-1-1 to request your Public Utility Commission to come out and ...
Planning for a Smooth Move!
When my family moved from Wasaga Beach, Ontario to Columbus, Ohio, we had many logistics to overcome. Getting our cars approved, organizing the moving truck, getting rid of all the liquids in our house, saying our goodbyes and finding temporary housing in our new country. Fortunately, we had the help of a relocation company, although at times communicating through them seemed to create more work. We... [Read more...]
We The Tiny House People – Documentary by Kirsten Dirksen
In a follow up from last week’s post, Turning to Tiny Houses, here is the full length documentary just released by Kirsten Dirksen of FairCompanies.com. You may recognize her as a Huffington Post blogger. Dirksen shot this film while visiting friends & family over the past 5 years and just released We The Tiny House People (Documentary): Small Homes, Tiny Flats, Wee Shelters from the New... [Read more...]
Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors?
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors. ~ French Proverb Do good fences make good neighbors? Not so much. Good neighbors make good fencing choices! That can make any fence a good fence. Planning ahead and making careful choices along the way, means you’re more likely to end with a beautiful fence and happy neighbors. Below are 5 things to include in your fence planning process as well as three important... [Read more...]
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Planning for a Smooth Move!
When my family moved from Wasaga Beach, Ontario to Columbus, Ohio, we had many logistics to overcome. Getting our cars approved, organizing... [Read more . .]
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Although I've retired from actively assisting buyers and sellers, I do know several excellent Realtors, contact me if you'd like their names.
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