Q. I live in a rented house and want to update the living room on the cheap. It has a red carpet and curtians which I don't want to replace. What is the most contemporary style to paint/decorate the walls and create a clean modern look that will go with the red soft furnishings? Any style tips to inspire modern design? I am taking my time to look for new ideas so hope to get some creative input here. Thanks.
Any photo links or websites would be great. Thanks.
Any photo links or websites would be great. Thanks.
A. IKEA's website has great ideas for decorating with bold colors. I would go with a cream color for the walls and furnishings to provide a clean yet warm contrast. Use reversible throw pillows to add color accents in the room - soft oranges and yellows for warm weather months and browns or purples for winter months
Could anyone provide tips on renting a house?
Q. I've always been an apartment dweller and was wondering what thing to look for or ask about when renting a house? Is the landlord usually responsible for yardwork? Are the lease lengths the same as apartments?
A. Your and the landlords responsibility would be spelled out in the lease or rental agreement. Most landlords use the month to month rental agreements as oppose to a lease. Leases are a pain for all concerned and might cost legal fees to break on the part of both parties.
On a month to month tenancy both are required to give a 30 day notice if one of the signers are
unhappy.
In the case where the landlord is responsible for the landscape this is normally included in the rent. Most tenants would want to do this themselves as it would be less expensive and they have control over when this activity will take place.
I have used both methods and indicated that if the tenant want to take care of the landscape,mowing is require twice a month with the trimming of all and any bushes done on a monthly basis. For the elderly they might not want to have anything to do with the landscape, therefore would be willing to pay for this service.
I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.
"FIGHT ON"
On a month to month tenancy both are required to give a 30 day notice if one of the signers are
unhappy.
In the case where the landlord is responsible for the landscape this is normally included in the rent. Most tenants would want to do this themselves as it would be less expensive and they have control over when this activity will take place.
I have used both methods and indicated that if the tenant want to take care of the landscape,mowing is require twice a month with the trimming of all and any bushes done on a monthly basis. For the elderly they might not want to have anything to do with the landscape, therefore would be willing to pay for this service.
I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.
"FIGHT ON"
What is involved in renting out your house?
Q. I'm thinking about renting my house out. I would appreciate any advice or anything anyone knows about what it involves.
A. I have rented out my house for the past several years. Make sure that everything is repaired and in good working order. You will still need insurance but it will be a different kind of insurance ask your agent about it. You didn't ask about tenants but I will tell you anyway, there are some very good tenants and some very bad tenants and I have had both. Before you rent to anybody get a credit reference . make them fill out an application to rent, which will tell you how many will live in the house. where they work, how long they have worked there. Check past rental history . don't be shy about asking where they have lived and why they are moving. be really careful, some landlords won't say anything bad about someone they are dying to get rid of. One tip that has worked for me is I look at the inside of their car. If it's a pig sty and their house will probably not be too clean. Don't take the deposit in payments. be sure that the rent is fair for the houses value. don't rent to someone who can't afford it. Find out how much money they make, if you couldn't make the rent on that amount don't assume that they can Be sure the utilities are in their name before you give them a key. Renting out your house is full of surprises . You won't know the the potholes involved until you fall off a few times
How to remove scratches and marks from old enamel sink?
Q. The kitchen sink in our rented house is old and the enamel coating is thin. We've tried bleach to clean it -- but it's discolored and has marks. Are there any proprietary cleaners that are good or does anyone have tips that will make it respectable? Thanks.
A. Get the lanlord to buy a new sink
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