by Jon Terry | Sep 1, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog
How well do you conserve water? The government’s EPA estimates that the average family of four uses 146,000 gallons of water per year, at a cost of $700. With just a few small changes that cost could drop by as much as 28%. You’ll save on more than just...
by Jon Terry | Jul 29, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog
During summer months, a lush, green lawn can transform into a brown one within weeks. Heat while oftentimes a catalyst, is not always the culprit. As a homeowner, you can take precautions to minimize the likelihood of a brown lawn. First, let’s look at the...
by Jon Terry | Jul 2, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Colorado Living, Home Owner Energy Tips
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and, in many parts of the country, weekend weather was indistinguishable from what one might expect in August. Temperatures climbed into the 90s throughout the Southwest, South Central, Midwest and Southeast and even...
by Jon Terry | Jul 2, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog
The typical U.S. household “loses” up to 30% of its annual heating and cooling bill to energy inefficiencies, according to ENERGY STAR®. The good news is that there are dozens of ways to help your home perform better. As the calendar turns to July, and as...
by Jon Terry | May 5, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home, Staging
Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom. If you have your home on the market, dirty shower doors can be distracting to prospective buyers. The soap scum that accumulates isn’t just unsightly, it contains body oils and skin particles...
by Jon Terry | May 1, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Moving, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home
As the weather turns warmer and the days grow longer, it’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer things — just make sure to store your cold-weather clothes properly. They’ll look better, wear longer, and will be...
