Now is the perfect time for these do-it-yourself maintenance projects that can potentially save you thousands of dollars and help make your home feel like new. Home maintenance is like housework, flossing and exercise: Work it into your routine, because the penalty for not doing it is worse than the job itself. For example, [...]
No need for fancy DIY skills, a lot of money, or a ton of time to pull off these yard upgrades. It’s your yard -- yours to do with as you wish. And while that’s great, that doesn’t mean you have to be one of those people who spends every spare moment in their [...]
The lazy days of summer officially kick off Memorial Day weekend. Giving your home a little extra love this month can save you time and money. 1. PURCHASE A NEW REFRIGERATOR - May is the best month to buy a new refrigerator. If yours is leaking, cooling less efficiently or just too limited [...]
Now that your home is sold, what happens next? Hometown Realty has put together this quick checklist to help sellers organize their documents and other things in order to ensure the final selling and closing process goes smoothly. Getting your house ready for New Owners Final Walk-Through & Closing Remove All Hanging Items [...]
We Are Proud To Be Hutchinson's "Hometown" Real Estate Company Find out for yourself why Hometown Realty sells more Hutchinson, MN real estate than any other company! Hometown Realty Sold Homes Gallery UPDATED: APRIL 2019. Click on the video below to view [...]
A DIY painting job doesn’t have to equal crooked lines, besmirched floors, and ceramic sinks speckled with robin’s egg blue. Use these easy painting hacks, to make the process faster and less messy — and ensure a fresh, modern look for your home. #1 Soak Brushes in Fabric Softener to Keep Brushes Soft [...]
If you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen, resist the temptation to buy the latest trendiest materials and stick to tried and true options that can stand up to regular abuse while not going out of style. #1 Plastic Laminate Counters There’s plenty of great laminate out there. It’s the entry-level, plastic [...]
We've all experienced times when those low prices on things for the house seem too good to be true and who can resist saving that "bargain item" in the back room just because "one of these days" it might get used? Bad habits are so easy to fall into. But in the end, we know [...]
With the extreme Minnesota winter temperatures upon us, here are some easy techniques to help save your pipes from freezing this winter. Turn On Your Faucets If the temperatures have dropped into freezing and intend to stay there, turning on your faucets — both indoors and out — can keep water moving [...]
If you are thinking about buying a fixer-upper, there are some important things to consider for determining if it's worth your time (and money) to move forward. Evaluate the Price If it’s a fixer-upper, it should come at a fixer-upper price. Do your homework first, and if the price is right, then [...]
