How to Get Your Oven Squeaky Clean Before Moving
Whenever it’s time to move, that means one thing – cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. Whether you are renting or selling your home, every nook and cranny has to be squeaky clean before you leave. One place that many people accidentally overlook is the oven. If you’ve never cleaned an oven it can be a confusing task, […]
Storing Furniture During Renovations
Got a big home renovation right around the corner? Gutting a kitchen, redoing the floors, replacing sheetrock – these are just a few examples of major renovations where your furniture and other belongings may need to be moved out of the way. If you’ve never done a renovation or visited a home that was under […]
How to Assess and Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your New Home
A truly new home is very likely to have many of today’s energy efficient features, but older homes are all going to depend on updates made by the previous owners. Soon after making a move into your “new” home it’s a good idea to give the house a good once over to assess how energy […]
Moving vs. Remodeling: Making the Choice When the Interior Needs Work
In the previous post we discussed what to consider when deciding whether it’s best to make a move or a remodel, and we covered exterior projects in particular. Now we’re going to turn our attention to the interior of the home. When remodeling the interior may be the way to go: You like to put […]
Moving vs. Remodeling: How to Decide When the Exterior Needs Work
Is your landscaping and exterior “Honey Do” list growing a little too long? If so, you may be contemplating whether or not it’s easier just to pick up and move to another home that already has everything done the way you want it. Exterior fixes are often complex undertakings compared to many of the little […]
The Real Estate Benefits of Beautifying Your Yard
Planning to sell your home in Dallas, TX? In Central Texas enjoying the great outdoors is a way of life for many people so the exterior of the home can be just as big a selling point as what’s on the inside. As you get your pre-sale to do list together don’t forget to add […]
Relocating Versus Remodeling the Exterior of Your Houston Home
If you’ve noticed that lately every time you pull up to your house the curb appeal just isn’t inviting, or your backyard is bare and bland there’s a good chance you’re starting to think about exterior renovations. Before you break ground, have you ever considered buying another home in Houston instead? Relocating in Houston versus […]
Should You Remodel or Relocate in Austin?
When you own a home the projects are never done, almost all homeowners know that. But when you’re starting to notice that a bigger remodel is needed that’s when the idea of relocation may make more sense. The question of whether to remodel of relocate in Austin is a big one. The inventory for buying […]
Cleaning Hacks: Shortcuts to Cleaning your Home
Don’t let all those chores pile up throughout the week and then have to spend your entire Saturday cleaning. Check out these Square Cow Movers cleaning hacks to speed up your cleaning routine! Clean Floor Dance Party – Put some of those Clorox wipes underneath your hooves (or feet) and dance around the kitchen/bathroom/whichever rooms […]
Ways to Make Your Garage More Multifunctional
Ah, the garage. It’s a thing of beauty when you first move in. The wide-open space that urges you to take on that home project you always wanted to try. Clean and free of clutter it’s a place you actually wouldn’t mind spending time in. Then the storing starts. As soon as you start […]