Are you a property owner that is considering renting out your home for the first time? Congratulations! You have come to the right place to learn more about how to get your property ready for rental. Here are some steps that you can take to prepare your home for rental and attract the best tenants: [...]
Photo source: Wikipedia Blue crabs and Maryland . . . the two go together. The unique mix of salt and fresh water (brackish water) of the Chesapeake Bay make it a haven for these crustaceans. For centuries, the Native American people living on the Delmarva Peninsula enjoyed the tasty crab meat before introducing it to [...]
According to a recent study, Americans are terrible at taking time off. In fact, in 2016, 54 percent of all employees ended the year with unused vacation time. Collectively, that amounted to 662 million vacation days! Sound familiar? Don’t let yourself become one of the millions who have unused vacation time. As the long days [...]
When the summer heat is in full force outside, why not embrace your inner art lover and visit an area museum. Cool down and get some culture in just a few hours. Explore DC area museums and exhibits and your "what I did this summer" essay will be that much more unique. Be An [...]
Unless you're energy conscious already, like many landlords, you might forgo adding energy efficient updates to your properties for financial reasons. Since most tenants pay the utilities, some owners feel these types of upgrades aren't worth their time and money. The Upside To Energy Efficient Updates Many residents care a great deal about saving [...]
Perhaps you've just moved to your new apartment or rental home and want to show it off to your friends. Or maybe you have a beautiful outdoor space you can only fully enjoy in the summer. Why not take advantage of the warmer weather and longer daylight and throw an outside summer soiree. Here's [...]
Keeping your rental properties maintained can be daunting, but with a little planning, preventive maintenance can save you significant problems in the long run. Make a practice of walking through your rentals on a regular basis to avoid repair surprises. Keeping a preventive maintenance schedule will save time, money, and most importantly headaches. Keep [...]
Living in a tiny space is cozy, but it certainly has its storage challenges. You try to minimize the amount of "stuff" you have, but there are still items you need and cherish. These five tips will help you keep your small space clutter-free by optimizing your storage space. Small Bookcases & Storage Units [...]
Renting has many advantages, but one distinct downfall is that the property isn't truly "yours. " If you don't care for the carpet color, the bathroom tile, or the kitchen cabinets, do you have to learn to live with it? Not really, with a little ingenuity and elbow grease you can decorate a rental [...]
If you live in an apartment or rental property, you probably aren't allowed to dig up and plant in the ground that surrounds you. Or perhaps you are an urban resident, and the nearest plot of land is miles away. You can still stretch your green thumb and enjoy a bit of nature right [...]
