Lighten, brighten, and transform your space in just a few hours. First, turn on some fun music and, if it’s warm out, open a few windows. Grab a few big bags and declutter – one bag for trash, one for donate, one for storage for now. Start in the living room or kitchen to see immediate results. Don’t get bogged down, if you’re not sure if you want to get rid of something, put it in the storage bag, and stow in a closet. Be ruthless, removing clutter will create a feeling of c

Save money in the long run by preventing problems up front Every landlord has experienced that call. Something in your rental has malfunctioned or broken or leaked and the repairs are going to be pretty expensive. Never a fun call. Preventing unexpected maintenance issues from becoming major problems is as two-part process. Part I: Budgeting for unexpected problems An important part of the rental business is a maintenance budget. There are many ways to budget for maintena