Homeowner Tips

Spruce Up For Spring

April 27, 2012

Its a funny thing. When Spring arrives mankind is charged with ideas and energy to fix up his or her surroundings. We potter in the garden, paint the porch, switch furniture around and change the drapes. By the time warm weather begins, our thoughts turn to iced tea and vacations and our enthusiasm for projects wilts [...]

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Oklahoma Natural Gas Rebates

September 28, 2011

ONG is offering a rebate program effective after September 14,2011 for Natural Gas Heating-System check up Heating-System Replacement Program Water Heater Replacement Program Natural Gas Clothes Dryer Replacement Program New Home Program Contractor Program Rebates range from $30.00 for a heating system check up to up to $850.00 for water heaters, up to $1950.00 for [...]

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Oklahoma Cottonwood Trees

June 11, 2011

Oklahoma Cottonwood trees are doing their thing.  It looks like little angels floating down from heaven in the sunlight, but they are the devil when your air conditioner’s condenser gets plugged up with them.  I’m talking about the fluffy little parachutes that drop the seed down from the eastern cottonwood tree which is also known [...]

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10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden

April 25, 2011

Curb appeal is the allure or attraction to a home from the exterior. Many factors contribute to a winning curb appeal, such as fresh paint, manicured shrubs and trees, and the lack of clutter. However, one of the most effective ways to enhance your home’s curb appeal and increase the resale value is through landscaping. [...]

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Spring Brings Buyers – Get Ready to Sell

April 12, 2011

g has arrived and I am seeing more movement in the market which is normal for the Real Estate business. But one of the things that Spring has arrived and I am seeing more movement in the market which is normal for the Real Estate business. But one of the things that never changes is [...]

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Low-Cost Big Impact Home Projects

March 29, 2011

Looking to sell or just spruce up your house?  Here are a few budget-conscious enhancements that will freshen up your house and make it stand out. *Replace light fixtures.  Replacing outdated light fixtures gives you a lot of pop for little money.  Family rooms, foyers, kitchens and bathrooms are a great place to start.  If [...]

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Halloween Safety Tips and Events

October 25, 2010

SAFETY TIPS: Halloween is just around the corner, and below are some tips to help keep your home, family, and trick-or-treaters safe! • Keep pets indoors… especially black cats! • Be careful when placing candles in your carved jack-o-lanterns and keep them far away from any furnishings, drapes or Halloween decor that may be flammable. [...]

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New Roof? Caution – Check It Out!

October 11, 2010

As we all know earlier this year the Oklahoma City area was hard hit with the extensive hail storm. The good news is that many of us now have a new roof. However, as with most good things, there is a but. . . Here is the CAUTION. Professional roofers deal with the top side [...]

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2 More Weeks of Summer

September 10, 2010

Fall officially begins September 23 but the Labor Day weekends gone, schools started and football season has begun. So here’s a few tips for things to do around the house. If you’ve got a veggie garden it’s not to late to plant transplants like broccoli and cauliflower. Sow some lettuce,spinach and green bean seeds. If [...]

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Oklahoma Landscape and Gardening

September 4, 2010

September Schedule for Oklahoma Landscape and Gardening from Oklahoma State University   • Last nitrogen fertilizer application of the year on warm-season grasses should be applied no later than September 15. (HLA-6420) • Brown patch disease of tall fescue can still be a problem. (HLA-6420) • White grub damage can become visible this month. Apply appropriate soil insecticide [...]

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