Yard-Man’s push generators and self-propelled walk-behind mowers have wheels which combine rim and the tire in 1 piece. As such, to change a tire or self-propelled version you must buy a replacement wheel. How you go about replacing tires on a Yard-Man riding mower depends on whether you would like to substitute the wheel-and-tire combination […]

Open plan houses are common in the Bay Area, especially in the newer communities. So that one area seems to flow into the next, this style of home eliminates the walls between rooms. This can create difficulties during furniture placement, especially if the fixture positioning is ambiguous. By creating a partition known as a half-wall […]

Homeowners insurance, also referred to as hazard insurance, provides a way to get a homeowner to cover her losses when a catastrophe should lead to damage to her home. As stated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a creditor often requires that a homeowners insurance policy be set up before finalizing a […]

One in every 399 housing units received a foreclosure notice in May 2010, according to RealtyTrac. Some countries fare better than others. The same holds for homeowners. While a few are able to work out deals, such as payment plans, new loans or short sales to avoid foreclosure, others are not as lucky. The effect […]

Many homes have an absolute minimum of exterior pipes, with perhaps just one situated. That is not a terrible thing in areas with tough winters. In milder climates, it translates into an unnecessary battle with canals and leaky diverters to water backyard or your lawn. The easiest solution would be to install another exterior wall […]

Fences deliver aesthetic and safety benefits to your property. Fences under six feet high, or eight feet if the top two toes consist of barbed wire, do not require a building permit, according to the California Building Code. However, all fences in California must comply with the California Building Code requirements for fire safety, durability […]

Home owners and multi-family apartment have lots of classified-type advertising possibilities available. Some are free, such as Craigslist, and some have fees, like the local paper, apartment rental guides and online apartment locator websites. Use new techniques that complement more traditional advertising methods to capture your next renter’s attention. Produce a Social Networking Presence Create […]

Sunny dry locations might create homeowners complacent about possible flood. California is connected with fire and earthquake threat, so flood may not be on a homeowner’s disaster checklist. Any low-lying area may get overrun if sewers and flood management infrastructures get overwhelmed by sudden downpours or get blocked by debris. Greater than 20 percent of […]

Even if obtaining top dollar for a rental property, many landlords still find rising taxes and insurance prices pinching their overhead earnings. You may already have a way to increase your bottom line with minimal if any investment, using the space and tools that already exist at your property. To begin charging existing tenants, you'll […]

If you’re refinancing or selling your house, the lender will need an appraisal on your house. The appraisal should equal or exceed the amount requested for your loan in order for the creditor to accept the loan. When home values drop in an area, refinancing and selling can become harder if you have little equity […]