Did you ever wonder why the final paint color on your wall didn’t match the paint chip you chose? It’s because paint chips are printed, not painted, and why everyone from designers to paint stores recommend testing with real paint. But then you have to buy a quart (or...
A customer’s home in Vilano Beach was severely flooded during Hurricane Irma to the tune of over $100,000 in damages. He told me that he used a Public Adjuster to settle the claim and it resulted in his receiving $40,000 more than his insurance company offered. After...
This house just came on the market last week. It’s a lovely property with an in-ground pool, but I couldn’t get over the picture of the landscaping in the front yard. Bet the neighbors aren’t too happy either. (Remind me to share the story of our neighbor in Chicago...
Fancy granite cleaners are expensive and don’t do a better job than this homemade version I found on Pinterest. Also, there is nothing toxic in it, a big plus. The recipe is: 1 ½ cups water, 3 tablespoons rubbing alcohol, 1 teaspoon castile soap. I bought the spray...
Unfortunately, our new reality is that people write fake reviews. If you do a lot of shopping on Amazon, (like we do way too much of), Fakespot is a wonderful tool that grades the legitimacy of the reviews. It does not review the product itself, but rather how likely...
Prime Stone Restoration does an amazing job of removing stains and scratches, repairing cracks and chips, polishing and sealing granite and marble counters. (They have 63 reviews on Home Advisor with an average rating of 4.94 out of 5.) They also do walls and floors....
This may be your last chance. Mortgage rates are at a 3-year low and, according to Forbes.com, homeowners with a credit score of at least 720 and 20% equity could save $270 a month by refinancing………even if they bought their homes are recently as 2018! Refinances...
After Larry broke our flat screen TV (don’t ask) and doing a lot of research comparing prices at Costco, Best Buy, and Amazon, we ordered our 60” Samsung model from ABT Electronics, one of the largest retailers of consumer electronics and major appliances in the...
It’s time to repair your sliding glass door when: 1. It takes two hands and a hip bump to open 2. Grunting is included 3. The door handle breaks off. The good news is that repairing a door is not very expensive. The bad news is that very few companies are good at it....
Don’t even stop for lunch. Okay, maybe a bite. But then run to Design Additions in Avondale, located at 3569 St. Johns Ave., and pick up a can of this amazing wax. Use on granite, stainless steel appliances, wood, glass, mirrors. This stuff repels dust and...
