Michael's Blog

With summer here your air handler is working extra hard to keep your home cool so don't make it work any harder. Clean or replace the filters at the unit and in the return vents. Yes you should have a filter in every return vent. If you keep up with this your home will be cool as a cucumber. If y...

Who must have an engineering certificate for their manufactured home foundation? All foundation systems, new and existing, must meet the guidelines published in the Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing, dated September 1996. A certification attesting to compliance with this handbo...

Jalapeño peppers are great in the summer time, and there is no need to heat up the kitchen. Cook theses treats on the grill.  you need ;   8-10 med. To large jalapeño peppers split down the side and seeded. 1 pack of cream cheese room temperature 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic ¼ cup of fresh cilantro...

I am very glad I found Active Rain. I find a wealth of information here and it's a good place to share ideas with people around the United states. But I am disappointed with the showing from my home town or should I say county. Only 18 real estate professionals  have joined thus far plus myself (...

Jalapeño peppers are great in the summer time, and there is no need to heat up the kitchen. Cook theses treats on the grill. All you need is;   8-10 med. To large jalapeño peppers split down the side and seeded. 1 pack of cream cheese room temperature 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic ¼ cup of fresh cil...

The hot days of summer bring back memories of my childhood. Jumping in the creek, climbing the kudzu vines, and Mommas fried green tomatoes. There are many ways to cook them, but here is a recipe that is sure to please. You need 2 large or 3 med. green tomatoes pealed and cut into 1/2 inch slices...

Sellers can speed their home inspection by following these suggestions. The inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing. Confirm that water, electric and gas service are on, with gas pilot lights burning. This very important Ensure pets won't hinder the inspection. Ideally, ...

I am wanting to contact some of the local insurance companies about doing inspections on homes that they insure.   I have been told that a lot of homes have burnt in our area lately, and with the loan market in the condition it's in I can see why people would go to such measures.   Offering inspe...

Refinishing wood floors Home improvement stores have been a boon to modern homeowners because they offer a great variety of things for homeowners, including renting various equipment such as floor sanders. However, not having experience in handling a floor sander can leave a permanent gouge in th...

Do you have a screwdriver, perhaps even an electric one? How about a hammer? A tape measure? Perhaps you even have a whole set of tools to do minor repairs around the home. However, just because you have them doesn't mean you should take on any task that comes along. As Kenny Rogers sings in "The...