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5 Fun Home Upgrades for Your Pet

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - July 25, 2021
Are you a dog person or a cat person? Or do you have birds or reptiles? Whatever animal you share your home with, you probably think of them as a member of your family. So how can you provide comfort and enrichment for your pets? Here are five fun home upgrades you can do for your favorite companions: Catwalk Cats like to be up high. It helps them feel safe. You can, of course, stick with the tr

Home Renovations for Seniors

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - July 08, 2021
Home remodeling can cost thousands of dollars, but it's cheaper than the alternative. An assisted living facility can run about $43,000 a year, says the Cost of Care survey from Genworth Financial. Renovating so that you can age in place can be a smart move. Image courtesy of RISMedia Contacting your county's Area Agency on Aging can be helpful, as can seeing about community development depart

Which Paint Finish Is Right for Your Room?

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - July 02, 2021
Paint comes in several finishes, also known as sheens. But when you're deciding what to use in your house, how do you know which finish is right? You can always talk to the experts, but here is a quick guide to paint finishes that will help you understand what questions to ask. Image courtesy of RISMedia Flat Flat paint is best for low-traffic areas. This might include adult bedrooms or forma

Effectively Organize your Kitchen

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - February 02, 2021
How to Organize Your Kitchen The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in any household, and it's full of small things that you can never find when you need them! Image courtesy of RISMedia Organizing your kitchen is easy when you have a plan. Take a look inside your cabinets and pantries. Are items easy to find? Are glasses and dishes stored in a logical place (maybe near the dishwasher)? Are

Five Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell [VIDEO]

By The Kearns Team - December 17, 2020
Wow, what a throwback! Originally broadcast on KDVR-TV, Fox 31 Denver, on July 22, 2009. Michael Kearns, then a RE/MAX agent in Denver's Stapleton neighborhood (now Central Park) shares 5 tips on how to prepare your home for sale. It was a LOT different 12 years ago, as Denver was caught in the throes of a falling real estate market - but the tips are just as useful today!

5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - November 24, 2020
Image courtesy of RISMedia When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic eggshell white, a soothing blue or a fresh green. But one color you shouldn’t overlook when painting is gray. Below are five reasons why. It matches. Gray is a fluid, flexible color that pairs well with a large variety of accents. This means you can swap out your color

Maintaining the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Fireplace

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - October 23, 2020
Photo courtesy of RISMedia In your home or in your vacation cabin, a handsome stone hearth is often the gathering place for comfy family evenings. But accumulations of dirt, soot and ash can make your fireplace less efficient and ruin the lovely patina of natural stone. You can help maintain its beauty and safety with this once-yearly facelift routine: Clean the firebox. At least 12 hours afte

Quick Fixes for Your Common Household Problems

By The KearnsTeam via RISMedia - September 08, 2020
Photo courtesy of RISMedia It may seem like there’s always something going on as a homeowner, from silencing a squeaky hinge to unclogging a temperamental toilet. But many household problems can be easily fixed without calling a repair service. A can of WD-40, a toilet plunger and a bottle of vinegar are great basics to keep on hand for easing sticky fittings, clearing the toilet and making sho

The Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - September 03, 2020
Photo courtesy of RISMedia While you might be considering adding heated flooring to your new home, there are a lot of questions to ask before you put your money into this luxury feature. If you’re looking for another level of comfort in your home, it’s a great option—but it does come with a hefty price tag. Here’s what you need to know: Pros Durable and reliable. This method of heating last

Homeowners: Know How to Complete These Basic Tasks

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - July 21, 2020
Imagwe courtesy of RISMedia Owning a home is infinitely rewarding but issues do pop up, and there’s no need to call a handyman every time something goes haywire. The home repair experts at HGTV suggest four things every homeowner should know how to do: Change smoke detector batteries. Do this twice a year or anytime you hear a loud chirping. Get up on a ladder and twist the body of the unit off

5 Ways to Pick the Perfect Color Scheme

By The KearnsTeam via RISMedia - July 16, 2020
Photo courtesy of RISMedia If you’re revamping your interior design scheme, you may be considering a new color palette. Should you go with earthy hues? Vibrant jewel tones? Cool blues and grays? Below are five ways to pick a color scheme that will work for you. Choose from what you have. If you’re not revamping with an entirely new furniture set, then you may want to pick a color from what you

Setting Up Your Surround Sound Speakers

By The KearnsTeam via RISMedia - July 08, 2020
Photo courtesy of RISMedia When you move into a new house, there are numerous things you’ll want to do early on to get your house in live-in shape, and one thing you should think about early is setting up the surround sound system in your new home. Techies love this sort of stuff, but not everyone is adept at understanding all the wiring and how to properly set up speakers and an audio system.

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