Helping home buyers and sellers in central Oklahoma
The next step in building our pole barn is to install the purlins on the sidewalls. These are used to attach the metal to the barn. I am using 2"x6" lumber spaced 3' apart and attaching these … Continue reading...
The next part of building our pole barn is setting the poles. In this video my son Adam and I show you how we set the poles in the concrete piers we poured in the earlier videos. We are using our … Continue reading...
Kay and I have decided to build a pole barn on our property in Edmond, and to share the process with you! My father passed away in September 2014 and left me with his tractor and nice, although … Continue reading...
The recent droughts in Oklahoma has meant homeowners are concerned about water conservation. One way to save water is to landscape with native drought resistant plants or plants that are bred for the … Continue reading...
Summer is a great time for home improvement projects. One affordable project that can really improve the look of your home is to paint the concrete - in your garage, living room, or patio. Like most … Continue reading...
We LOVE apps. Yes, we are iPhone and Mac zealots, but most of these apps also work in Android phones. There are dozens of apps we use every day as Realtors and here are a few apps that are great for … Continue reading...
Would you throw away $20,000? You are if you’re letting your home age faster than it should. Here’s a simple maintenance strategy to keep your home young. An out-of-shape house is older than its … Continue reading...
With the recent ice and snow accumulations here in central Oklahoma, many homeowners are putting down salt to melt the ice. We all know salt melts ice, but some deicers can be harmful to pets, plants, … Continue reading...
Get an “A” on your Schedule A form: Dodge these tax deduction pitfalls to save time, money, and an IRS investigation. Trap #1: Line 6 - Real estate taxes Your monthly mortgage payment often … Continue reading...
Step 1: Get the lead out Do-it-yourselfers are not obligated to follow EPA regulations for lead-safe practices, as professional paint contractors must. But if your home was built before 1978, when … Continue reading...