Most “vacation rental by owner†(VRBO) entrepreneurs have two ongoing goals: to increase profits and decrease the amount time they spend managing their property. With recent advancements in technology, there are now a range of DIY devices that can help vacation rental homeowners achieve both… Read More
Hiring an experienced, local caretaker to check up on your vacant home is one of the best ways to protect your house and property while you are away. But what if you can’t afford to pay a caretaker or there is no one you available… Read More
If you want to reduce energy bills and avoid expensive emergency repairs this winter, here are some easy DIY projects to winterize your home. Although many home winterizing chores are best done in the fall, all of these projects can be tackled in the wintertime.… Read More
I’ll bet most homeowners have never heard of a device called a “freeze alarmâ€â€¦ unless they experienced the same devastating consequences of frozen pipes that we did in our Vermont vacation house one cold January day. Fortunately, we were able to dodge a whole house… Read More
If you are looking for some clever gift suggestions that won’t break your budget, you’ve come to the right place. Â This roundup of gift ideas are all priced less than $100. Â No matter who you are shopping for — children, teens, parents, grandparents or families… Read More
