Real Estate Tips and Trends

February 23, 2015
Fixing Air Leaks

New Home? Stop Air Leaks Now and Save Big Bucks

Recently moved into a new home and feeling breezes from windows and doors during the cold spell? Stop leaks now and save big bucks! Cold climates give homeowners two choices: seal now or pay later. Compiled by the U.S. Department […]
February 9, 2015
House to home

Make A House Feel Like Your Home

Sometimes it can be difficult to design or decorate an existing space because you only see what is already there. Plus, taking on a home renovation can be pricey. Fortunately, there are simple ways to transform a house into your […]
February 3, 2015
Cincinnati Indoor Tennis

Find an Indoor Tennis Court in Your Cincinnati Neighborhood

Each summer, Cincinnati tennis fans get fired up when one of the largest professional tournaments in the nation comes to their city. But during the winter months in the Ohio River Valley, it gets a bit too chilly for even […]
January 15, 2015
Midwest America

What’s the Problem with the Midwest

Whether it be due to weather, lack of high paying jobs, expensive housing, or lack of opportunity, people are moving from the Midwest and migrating, generally to the West. Some of the numbers are absolutely staggering: For instance, Chicago has […]
January 5, 2015
carbon monoxide posioning

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Greater Cincinnati

The temperatures in the greater Cincinnati are diving into single digits this week ushering in freezing weather and increased possibilties for Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas and you may not even be aware there […]
December 22, 2014
Cincinnati Outdooors

The Best Neighborhoods in Cincinnati for Outdoorsy People

Ohio is full of beautiful outdoor areas for hunting and fishing, including state parks with lakes, trails, and archery ranges. Hunters, trappers, and fishermen come from all over the state and from out-of-state for the chance to bring home white-tail […]
December 11, 2014

4 Themes For Modern Christmas Decor

Once the holiday season rolls around, it is time to break out the decorations, put up the tree and decorate your house. It is a lot of work to set everything up year after year, and may be tired of […]
November 17, 2014
3 Ways to Keep Your Yard & Garden Healthy While you may think your home and yard are separate and do not impact one another, this isn’t always the case. There are different ways you may actually be doing damage to your landscaping or garden because of the things that happen inside of your home. If you take pride in your lawn or garden, be aware of what is going on in both your yard and your home. Water & Chemical Problems If you wash your floors, you may go outside and dump the bucket of dirty water out into the backyard. But what are those chemicals going to do to your yard? Floor cleaning products often contain ammonia and while ammonia is found naturally in plants, once it is diluted with water, it changes form and can actually do more harm than good. Household ammonia will discolor your plants, burn the roots and eventually kill them.

4 Ways to Keep Your Yard and Garden Healthy

Yes I know it’s cold outside and there’s a chance you have snow on the grass.  What better time to think ahead to warmer weather….. While you may think your home and yard are separate and do not impact one […]
November 5, 2014

Chimney Safety

Some articles are worth repeating and during this time of the year- chimney safety should be on your check list: The other day I walked into the garage to toss stuff into the Rumpke bin and I smelled smoke.  First […]