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Be the Kind of Landlord Renters Can Appreciate

As a landlord, I have a lot of experience dealing with complaints from renters. When I first started renting my home out to virtual strangers, I figured that providing a clean space to live in was enough to keep my renters happy, but I quickly learned that this just was not the case. The small stuff, like getting even small stains removed from the carpet and having the pipes cleaned, is just as important as clean cabinets and reliable roofing. The more well kept your rental property is, the more rent you can ask for it. I hope that this website can help you to put together a solid rental plan that keeps you and your renters happy without the need for continual micromanagement on your part.

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4 Tips For Decorating Outdoors For Spring

Posted on March 20, 2015

As the spring season approaches, it is time to put away the winter decorations, and become inspired by new blooms. Flowers definitely become the inspiration behind spring decorating for your porch, deck, and patio, but that's not all. Here are some tips for decorating your outdoor spaces for the spring season. Use Picnic Tables Who doesn't love a picnic in the spring? Many furniture stores and home improvement stores now sell full-size picnic tables, just like the ones you find at the park. [Read More]

Three Problems That Can Plague Your Lilac Tree

Posted on March 5, 2015

Lilac trees add a splash of color to a backyard. They're relatively easy to grow and generally require little maintenance, aside from annual pruning to encourage new growth. Sometimes, however, lilac trees can contract a disease or attract bothersome insects that cause them to look less than brilliant. If you have a lilac bush in your yard, keep an eye out for these three conditions that may plague it. Mealy Bugs [Read More]

Three Of The Most Common Lanscaping Myths And The Real Truth Behind Them

Posted on February 24, 2015

Even though there's plenty of information readily available about landscaping, there's still a lot of misinformation out there. It seems like certain myths take hold, and like a stubborn weed, just won't go away. Here's a look at some of the most common myths about landscaping, and the real truth behind those myths. Myth #1: Watering Plants in the Evening Saves Water At first glance, this one might make sense. Watering in the day, the myth states, will only cause the water to evaporate. [Read More]

3 Ways To Make A Small Yard Look Larger And Stand Out

Posted on February 16, 2015

Small yards actually offer you many options. You can make a small yard look and feel larger, you can add features, and you can create a large impact with some tasteful landscaping. Yard design doesn't just benefit the larger yards. A small yard can do a lot with a little. Here are three things you can do. 1. Play with Perspective It's possible to change the dynamics of a small yard by changing the way people perceive it. [Read More]