Burns can range from mild injuries to severe and permanent damage. However, there are ways to reduce your burn risk at home. Keep the following burn prevention tips in mind to keep safe from this type of injury. Lower your water heater temperature Your water heater could be producing water that's hot enough to scald or burn. Keep...

For those with family and friends at close distance, holiday gatherings are much simpler. Without the need to travel, you can save time, money and avoid the risk of exposure to contagious germs and illnesses. However, even keeping a small, local gathering can be safer with some simple logistics. Here are some ideas for how to plan and...

Fair market value is an important real estate metric for investors, buyers and sellers. It can help you determine the best possible asking price for a home sale or whether a home you want to buy is a good deal. However, unlike many other pieces of the real estate puzzle, fair market value can be complicated to find....

Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Even if you can’t travel far, it’s important to plan time to get away. Canceled plans don’t mean you can’t have any fun closer to home. Staycationing is the practice of enjoying vacation activities in your own town or nearby. It can be a simple, easily affordable and safe way to have...

If you’re planning a new decorating project, color palette is probably at the forefront of your decision making. Whether you’re planning on painting interior walls, swapping out furniture or doing a complete style overhaul, your color choices will be a guiding factor in every step of the process. This makes it especially difficult if you don’t know what...

Photo by Nick Magwood via Pixabay There's nothing more annoying than a cabinet door in the kitchen or bathroom that won't close properly. It squeaks. It catches. Plus it makes the space look less "put together" no matter how clean it otherwise is. Ignoring a door that won't close correctly, can do damage to the hinge or door....

Photo by Andreas Gücklhorn on Unsplash Many prospective homeowners choose new construction over an existing home because they're able to customize the design. While there's no argument that It's fun to choose countertop options and bonus rooms, this is a good time to consider adding green solutions as well. Homes with green, or eco-friendly features, have a higher...

Technology enhances our lives in new and once-unimaginable ways. The real estate business is one that’s benefited from some of these technological advances, as our needs and priorities have changed during the last decade. Here are some of the most important emerging trends in real estate technology today: Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is the backbone of the...

The farmhouse style is defined by wooden pieces, neutral colors and comfortable decor that creates a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. It's a style that arrived onto the scene and became an instant sensation, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Fortunately, it's easy to create a farmhouse look in any room with these DIY...

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Mopping the floors is a thankless job that seems to get undone a second after you finish up – and it doesn’t take much. A small spill while cooking dinner. Kids and dogs running in from outside. You name it. And with that, you’re back to square one, pulling out the mop and...

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath single level Scottsdale home backing to a private greenbelt with view fencing, neutral flooring and paint, plantation shutters, wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, Updated kitchen with granite countertops, Refrigerator, washer and dryer included, Large master suite with private bath and double sinks and separate shower and tub, Nice backyard with citrus trees. Easy access to the 101 freeway, shopping and restaurants close by. Community heated pool and spa, tennis courts & biking and walking paths. HOA maintains the landscaping in front of the home, owner will clean up the backyard once...

Spectacular sunsets, on a beautiful 1.6 acre fenced equestrian property with mountain views! Close to the Scottsdale Preserve & the Tonto National Forest! This gorgeous property includes a tack & feed barn for storage, four covered stalls with w/central aisle, attached runs, fenced turn-out, watering troughs in place & recently installed electric fans for cooling, plenty of trailer parking & turn around space. No need to trailer your horses, as there are miles of pristine trails offered right off the property, lots of riding area in the Arizona Desert & the pristine Granite Mountain Preserve. The perfect retreat for any...