I drove my daughter to school on Tuesday this week and almost failed as a parent. Her lunch box was left sitting on the kitchen counter and I was half way downtown when I realized my blunder. Where could I pick up a lunch item during breakfast time? Sending her …Read More

Project #1: Install Rigid Flower Bed Edging  The setup: A crisp edge where the lawn meets the flower beds looks great and eases mowing. Opt for rigid edging — the flexible plastic stuff looks amateurish from day one. Use a charged garden hose to lay out a smooth curve. Tip: …Read More

Opportunities to reduce electricity use abound around most homes, say experts from Dominion Virginia Power. “We encourage customers to use energy wisely and to find easy ways to reduce the amount of energy being wasted,” said Ken Barker, vice president of customer solutions and energy conservation. “If you are using …Read More

Do you want to buy a house and your credit score is a little low?  Below are some easy ways that you improve your credit score. First you need to know what is on your credit report.  To do that you can go to annualcreditreport.com and request your credit report …Read More

Real Estate Assistant You passed the State Real Estate Exam and received your license …now what?   First, interview with a few local brokerage firms, begin marketing yourself ($$$), pick up a few clients, and you are on your way.  But wait, it’s not as easy as it seems and if …Read More