Over the years selling real estate I've picked up a few simple tips and tricks that can really make a big difference and in some cases, save a lot of money. Here are some of my favorites.
Have a scratch on your wood floors? Try taking a little bit of olive oil and vinegar and rubbing it in the scratch. The magic potion is 1/4 cup vinegar and 3/4 cup olive oil.
How about marks on your walls? From hand prints, to crayon and scuff marks, try the Mr. Clean Magic eraser. One of my personal favorite products.
A tear in the window screen? Maybe you don't need to get a whole new screen. After all, that can be expensive. Try buying a screen patch. You can find them in most hardware stores. And if your tear is too large to fix or it's just time for a new screen, see if you have a local Mobile Screen Maker. I have found the prices and convenience of the mobile screen makers to be much better than that of a hardware store when it comes to windows and door sizes that aren't the most common ones.
Troubles Hanging that picture frame straight? Take a piece of tape such as painters tape and tape it across the back of the picture frame covering the area used to hold onto the nails. Now take a pen and poke a hole where the nails on either side would hang. Take that piece of tape off the back of the picture frame and put it on the wall where you want to hang it. Viola! Instant marker for where to put your nails.
Tired Looking Brass Hardware Not your Thing? Take apart your door handles and separate them into pieces on a large piece of cardboard. You'll need the handle, the flat plate/ring that is on the main part of the handle attached to the door and the striker plates. You can buy spray paints that mimic the look of most metals from rubbed brass, satin nickel and antique iron. Figure out the best way to position your hardware and spray it down. You will be amazed how you can look as if you have all new hardware just from spray paint. (be sure to google how to remove your hardware if you don't already know how. It's not always as easy as it looks)
Need to Keep Your Bathroom Drains Running Smooth? Pull up the stoppers on the drain and run hot water in the tub or sink. Pour bleach into the water and then let the water drain slowly. Doing this once a month is a great way to prevent clogs.
When you are ready to start thinking about buying or selling, call me. I'm always here to help
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