Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Homeowner Tips”
The plumbing pipes are the arteries of your home and just like arteries, you want to be proactive in making sure they don’t clog. There can be some confusion about what can and cannot be allowed down your home’s drains. Below is a list of substances you should avoid flushing and draining into your pipes. Believe us, your plumber will …
What is the #1 most wanted bathroom feature that buyers want? The answer may surprise you. Take a guess. We’ll wait… Have your answer? You may be thinking of a walk-in shower or Jacuzzi tub, or, perhaps, a walk-in closet. Close…it’s a linen closet. Yep! A boring old linen closet. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) surveyed 4,000 home …
Are you looking for inspiration for your next DIY project, room makeover, or digital art project? Extraordinary color ideas can come from some of the most ordinary places, so take a look around you the next time you’re out and about. Below are 20 color palettes inspired by food that we see everyday. After you peruse them, tell us which …
Life has pulled you in a new direction and now you have a vacant home with a mortgage on your hands. Real estate is one of the soundest investments you can make; so, you may be wondering if you should sell the home or rent it out in hopes of garnering some extra money for your future retirement. The answer …
If you’re moving to Onslow County, here are the phone numbers you need for setting up or transferring utilities. Other important services are also included. If you think we’ve missed anyone, let us know. Water/Sewer Pluris – 888-758-7471 Onslow Water and Sewer Authority (ONWASA) – 910-455-0722 City of Jacksonville – 910-938-5200 Garbage & Trash Pickup M&S Sanitation – 910-347-5388 Ray’s …
If you’re moving to Brunswick County, here are the phone numbers you need for setting up or transferring utilities. Other important services are also included. If you think we’ve missed anyone, let us know. Water/Sewer Town of Leland – 910-371-0148 Town of Oak Island – 910-278-5011 City of Southport – 910-457-7900 Brunswick County Water – 910-253-2655 H2Go Leland – 910-371-9943 …
If you’re moving to Pender County, here are the phone numbers you need for setting up or transferring utilities. Other important services are also included. If you think we’ve missed anyone, let us know. Water/Sewer Utilities Inc. – 800-525-7990 Pender County Utilities – 910-259-1570 Town of Surf City – 910-328-4131 Town of Topsail Beach – 910-328-5841 Garbage & Trash Pickup …
If you’re moving to New Hanover County, here are the phone numbers you need for setting up or transferring utilities. Other important services are also included. If you think we’ve missed anyone, let us know. Water/Sewer Cape Fear Public Utility Service – 910-332-6550 Aqua America (South Wilm) – 800-250-7532 Kure Beach – 910-458-8216 Carolina Beach – 910-458-2525 Wrightsville Beach – …
Last year was the wettest year on record for Wilmington, NC. As we all know, standing water always leads to more mosquitoes. While the best mosquito prevention includes dumping standing water, it’s hard to get rid of it all. Local mosquito spray services can help, but they often mess with your yard’s ecosystem. So, if you don’t want to kill …
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, but we’ve got an announcement that may appeal to those of you who are getting over a long-term relationship. HGTV, best known for its series House Hunters and Fixer Upper (both of which often feature happy couples looking to buy), is launching a new series of a different mold. Unspouse My House will be hosted by …
