Ah, landlords, you gotta love ‘em. And tenants love ‘em, too. Considering some of the horror stories we hear, witnessed by the number of landlord/tenant dispute advisory websites, should they ever … [Read more...]
Home Guru: My Crazy Theory About Predicting the Housing Recovery
One of my favorite quotes ever is that of John Kenneth Galbraith, the great economist who said, “The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology respectable.” Well, here’s a theory … [Read more...]
The Home Guru Comes Clean About His Dirty Little Secret
"Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach." I am coming clean to reveal that I am in the latter category. Flatteringly enough, it has been suggested that I write a book as The Home Guru, but … [Read more...]
Home Guru: Parents, Quick, Talk to Your Kids About Real Estate
Chad Perkins knew he wanted to be a realtor from the time he was 13, even without a family connection to the industry. He would ask his parents to take him to public open houses on weekends. By the … [Read more...]
Home Guru: Windows, the Soul of a Home, Deserve Renewed Attention
Some people would say that it’s impolite to ask the question, “What do you do?” when meeting someone for the first time. But I always do, believing that it’s much of a person’s makeup and always a … [Read more...]
Home Guru: When a Couple Opts to Put Asunder What God Hath Joined
Depending on which statistics are to be believed, at least half of married couples decide not to heed the Bible’s warning in Matthew that “what God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.” We in … [Read more...]
Home Guru: From Horse and Buggy to Automatic Garage Door Openers
If you’re like me, you pull into and out of your garage every day without thinking much about it. Usually I fumble for the automatic garage door opener, which I never have assigned to a particular … [Read more...]
All Good Things Around the House Will End, But When?
The harbinger of trouble ahead with any product or appliance in the home is usually just a little kink in its operation. Once that whiz is heard or blip is seen, it’s only a matter of time before the … [Read more...]
Home Guru: Help! I’m Embarrassed but My Property Has Run Wild
This spring and summer, I didn’t invite anybody over to my property because I was too embarrassed, yes embarrassed. Most people who know me now associate me with The Home Guru who doles out advice … [Read more...]
Home Guru: We Know Where Garbage Comes From But Where Does It Go?
When my home was built in the 1730s, its owners took care of their household garbage in a fairly simple manner: they dug a hole in the ground and buried it. As a result, many times I’ve unearthed … [Read more...]