Homeowner Tips Archives

The Pros and Cons of Bottled Water

April 12, 2017
Homeowner Tips

When you are considering water quality, the question you may find yourself asking is: Do I choose bottled water or filtered water? The answer to that question really comes down to what you want to use the water for and how much of it you need for that purpose. Water Filter vs Bottled Water These...

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Why Does my Water Taste Bad?

February 6, 2017
Homeowner Tips, Property Manager, Real Estate

Do you live in Aurora? Reunion? Adams County? Does your water smell like sulfur or chlorine? Have you noticed sediment or iron in the water or calcification on your fixtures? Does the water taste bad? “The South Platte source water is considered moderately hard. At times, it is greater than 5.8 grains...

Cold Weather Tips For Colorado Homeowners

January 4, 2017
Homeowner Tips, Real Estate

Colorado winters are known to be rather unpredictable because of cold weather. As it is said by locals, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait a few hours”. Certainly, we have seen sunny days turn into storms, and inches of ice and snow vanish within twenty-four hours. If you have made the Greater...

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How Women Can Take Control of the Home Improvements

December 21, 2016
Homeowner Tips

On average, $24 billion is spent on home renovations and improvements each year. Women account for 85% of consumer purchases, including cars and healthcare. When it comes to home renovation decisions, women are proving to make a majority of these decisions. With women calling the shots on renovations...

Plumbing Remodeling Tips to Stay in or Sell Your Home

August 1, 2016
Homeowner Tips, Real Estate

Have you seen HGTV’s show, “Love It or List It?” The premise is that homeowners, usually a couple, have one partner who wants to renovate the house including plumbing remodeling to better meet their needs while the other wants to sell it and find a better fit. A renovation crew comes in and does their...

How to Replace Old Appliances with Energy Efficient Ones

August 1, 2016
Energy Efficiency, Homeowner Tips

These sustainability, energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint are all buzzwords in today’s economy. But energy efficiency is more than simply something trendy- it offers real value to homeowners. More efficient appliances will help reduce energy costs as compared to old appliances. While also...

Help! I Need a New AC Unit

July 11, 2016
Energy Efficiency, Homeowner Tips

A new AC Unit can be a big decision and one you don’t make often. This makes education about the type and process important to know. It is a large system and affects the comfort (or lack thereof) of your home. How to Determine if the Newly AC Unit is Big Enough Before purchasing a new AC unit, it...

Residential Auto Air Conditioning Repair Questions Answered

July 11, 2016
Energy Efficiency, Homeowner Tips

As a homeowner, you have a lot to think about when it comes to the regular maintenance and upkeep of your largest asset. From outdoor landscaping, painting, roofing, gutters, siding, and sprinklers… it can be exhausting. That’s why keeping your indoor comfort fully functional is so important. After...

How to Save Money While Construction of New Home

May 8, 2016
Homeowner Tips, Real Estate

For anyone looking into the construction of new home, you quickly learn that everything has a price tag and those things can add up very quickly. It is important to know what to spend your money on, and where you can save while navigating the many choices you have. First, a Proper Plan Before the...

How to Know if You Need a Sewer Repair

April 6, 2016
Homeowner Tips, Real Estate

There is a lot of confusion about the need for a sewer repair. A sewer line replacement is likely one of the more expensive repairs you may face as a homeowner, so it is important to know when one is needed. If a sewerage line repair or sewer line replacement is needed, it is critical to get it done...