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Author: Marcus Pickett

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Mistakes to Avoid when Opening, Closing, or Cleaning Your Pool

September 22September 18 Marcus Pickett

Most pools can be opened, closed, and maintained by homeowners themselves. Detailed opening and closing procedures can vary slightly depending on your exact swimming pool system. If this is your […]

The Lexus of Roofing Systems

September 28March 26 Marcus Pickett

In many, many ways, metal roofing is remarkably different than every other roofing material available. One of the most important differences is the stark difference between inferior-quality “bargain” metal roofing, […]

6 Ways to Make Your House THE Place to Watch Sports

September 18September 22 Marcus Pickett

1. Have Plenty of Seating Seating is still one of the most important aspects of having friends over to watch the game. To separate your home from every other venue, […]

Home Warranties: Myths, Musts, and Messes

July 29April 22 Marcus Pickett

Have you been told that you should buy a home warranty to avoid the huge cost of replacing a broken appliance? Have you been told not to buy a home […]

Retractable Roofs For Your Home?

July 27April 22 Marcus Pickett

Though most homeowners don’t know it, you can now add a retractable roof to any number of living areas in your home. You can enjoy the same type of luxury […]

Prevent Bed Bugs From Biting Again

July 22March 26 Marcus Pickett

Your mother or grandmother have undoubtedly bid you goodnight by saying, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite.” For the last few decades, this expression has become almost a jovial expression, […]

Beyond Outdoor Kitchens: Now Outdoor Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Living, Dining Rooms

July 15April 22 Marcus Pickett

Have you heard about outdoor kitchens, the latest home improvement trend? Well, just like gossip around the watercooler, by the time you hear about something, the conversation has already shifted […]

How Real Estate Market has Gone from Fine Dining to Fast Food

July 6April 22 Marcus Pickett

It doesn’t seem like that long ago when real estate was seen as a sure-fire investment in the same way that if you could afford the menu prices, fine dining […]

Good House Cleaning Is More Important Than Ever

July 3April 22 Marcus Pickett

When selling house cleaning services to the general public, it’s easy to talk about presenting yourself and your home to the world: A clean house signals to family, friends, and […]

A/C Broken? Try Living Without Air Conditioning

June 29April 22 Marcus Pickett

It’s a pretty common story. Your air conditioning is set to 73 degrees, but the thermostat says it’s 81 inside your home. Maybe the air conditioning is blowing warm air, […]

Is Buying/Owning a Home Still a Good Investment?

June 26April 22 Marcus Pickett

The ongoing housing crisis and precipitous fall of home values has financial experts questioning the long-term value of buying/owning a home. This firmly held belief of both financial planners and […]

Home Improvement Jobs for Graduates Make Sense

June 4April 22 Marcus Pickett

Once upon a time, the higher education of a college degree was the best bet for a secure economic future. Yet, the average cost of college tuition is increasing at […]

What Obama’s Energy Plan Means for Homeowners

June 3April 22 Marcus Pickett

On April 22, 2009, in his most recent energy address, President Obama said, “The nation that leads the world in creating new energy sources will be the nation that leads […]

Can Aging-in-Place Reduce the Cost, Increase Quality of Healthcare?

June 2April 22 Marcus Pickett

As people get older, it becomes harder for them to be able to carry out certain tasks due to their decreased physical ability. A lot of elderly people either need […]

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