The importance of do a regular maintenance

We need to think that our home is a living creature. The sun, rain and any other weather, bugs, soil and trees influence their structure. Because of that, plan and execute a reglar maintenance of your home could help prevent and save time and money.


First of all we need to make a plan, including a budget, the time that we are going to live in the house, the house neccesities and our desires. Having all figure out could define when and where do we need to start. We can distribute all the work in the entire year, so we don´t need to have all the money and all the time to work.

Why own a house?

Owning a home is a big decision for most of the people, that involves money, time and commitment. Buying a house will give you a great financial advantage, because the interest that you pay for the house are tax deductible.

Other benefit is the ability to make your own landscape and remodelation, fitting your needs. Buying a house is a great investment, but you need to consider a couple of questions before.

1. How much I can put in downpayment?
2. I can fit the mortgage payment on my monthly budget?
3. How much money I need to put in closing costs and fees?

Remember to ask your realtor about any question taht you have and always think in buying the house that fit your necessities right now, most of the mistakes of buying a house involve paying for something that you may need in the future.

Cut a Tree. Basic tips

If you are going to cut  a tree in your backyard, it's important to follow a few simple steps. Remember that this could be very dangerous, so do it, only if you feel really comfortable, if not hire someone to do it.

a) First, evaluate the condition of the tree and the branches of other trees that may interfer.

b) Second, Look at the base of the tree and check for any root damage, try to make enough space around the tree.

c) Find the best direction to lay the tree.

d) Tie a rope to the tree to prevent falling in the wrong direction.

e) Cut a Noth in the direction the tree to fall.

f) Make a small cut in the other side to make the tree go down.

g) Stay away of the path of the tree, clear the way to avoid any injury.

Gutter Cleaning

Most of the people start their process of cleaning their gutters in Fall. They don´t realize that trees go for different cycles in every season, requiring checking our gutters at least 3-4 times a year.

Rent a ladder if you don't have one, ask for your neighbor to give you a hand and go up and check your gutters. remember that safety is first, so if your house is to tall or you don't feel physically capable hire someone to do it.

Cleaning your gutter regularly will prevent clogs and expensive repairs.

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Spring Cleaning

Why spring is the perfect time of the year to clean your house?

Well, it's simple. In most part of the country this time of the year represents a cool but warmer weather, not to many rains and heat that destroy your energy.

And also, it's the time of the year that nature reborn, most of the people feel that the new year should start in spring, because they can achieve more things with less effort.

The "Spring Clean" is the best way to give your home a new look. Take out your old things, throw away the appliances and wardrobe that you never use, do some garden without been exhausted about the weather, and specially bring the family together before the summer vacations.

Remember, that doing a yearly maintanence to your home could save you lots of money. So get out, get in and get in everyplace in your home.