Jared Thomas Fathom Realty

Electrical circuit breakers are a vital safety feature of your home. Here’s how they work and how to safely handle them.

Circuit Breaker Basics The circuit breaker box is a vital safety home system. Let's cover the basics of circuit breakers and how to manage them when you need to.

You may like to have a yard and your space, but imagine for a moment what your life might look like without all the maintenance time and effort. Could condo or townhome living be for you?

Could Multi-Family Living be For You? If you want to own your own home, but the thought of mowing the lawn and cleaning the gutters is a turnoff, you might be in the market to buy a condo, townhome or co-op. Here’s a quick comparison. What’s the appeal? Perhaps the biggest appeal to a condominium, townhome or co-op is the freedom [....

Is the kitchen sink window a "must have" for your home?

You may be enticed to remodel that unused porch into an indoor sunroom, but consider that you likely won't get a return on that investment when selling. Here are some more renovations you may want to avoid.

Home Value Renovation Losers Before jumping into a home remodeling project, think hard about the reasons behind your proposed renovations. If an anticipated big payoff at resale time is one of your top priorities, you might want to reconsider. Here are a few of the biggest home improvement losers:

Unseen leaks can not only result in higher water bills, but they can also potentially cause major damage to your home. If you don't have X-ray vision, you can monitor your water meter usage at times when you know there won't be any usage. Here are some more water conservation tips.

Water Conservation Tip: Check Your Water Meter for Unseen Leaks Homeowners with an eye on water conservation will be richly rewarded, saving themselves money on monthly water bills and helping their fellow citizens guard against potential water shortages. Here are six ways to tap into savings at the tap. Low-flow faucet heads. Install low-flow nozzles on all you...

The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers foreclosed homes for sale. These present terrific opportunities for buyers, but how do you jump into this market? Learn how here.

HUD Foreclosure Homes: A Buyer Opportunity Buyers can get real bargains by buying foreclosed homes. Educate and prepare yourself with our guide to buying a HUD foreclosure.

Quick Poll: Are you a fan of Farmhouse sinks? Why or why not?

You may be tempted to break out the china when staging your dining room - don't do it. Keep it simple with a table runner and some vases with fresh flowers. More dining room staging tips here.

Dining Room Staging Tips The goal of a great dining room space is universal. It should be inviting and make guests want to linger at the table. Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or you’re staying put, we’ve gathered four simple strategies to make your dining room a comfortable spot to gather around the table....

Major heating and air conditioning emergencies can be avoided with regular maintenance. Follow these tips to keep things running in tip-top shape.

Avoid Major Expenses by Maintaining HVAC Units What can you do to ensure your HVAC systems will be there when you need it most? Here are a few tried-and-true tips for homeowners.

We love hot fun in the summertime, but excessive heat crashing your air-conditioner isn’t fun at all. Keep cool with these protective steps.

Help Your Air-Conditioner Keep Its Cool When the demand for power surges in the heat, HVAC systems are pushed to the max. Here are eight steps to prevent your air-conditioner from collapsing.

Doesn't this back deck just scream "Happy Hour"???

Touching up and/or repainting walls with neutral colors is a must for home sellers. Follow these professional tips for a perfect DIY job.

Professional Painting Tips For the Home DIYer Many homeowners attempt painting as a DIY project, thinking it does not require a much expertise. But there is more to painting than you might think.