Tyra White - The Life Changing Realtor

07/20/2023

Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying. They can also spread disease. Here are some tips for rescuing your yard and your health from these pesky bugs this summer.

Eradicating mosquitoes on your property is an important health exercise, as well as a way to make time spent outdoors more enjoyable.

07/18/2023

You can easily spice up your kitchen with a patterned tile backsplash, but is this too busy?

07/16/2023

Before you leave for a showing, don't forget to open all curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. Here are some more tips to help your house look its best for home shopping guests.

It goes without saying that you want your home to shine when prospective buyers view your home. Yet you’d be surprised how many sellers skimp on this important step in the home-selling process. Here are six keys to unlocking maximum appeal. Clean house inside and out. Not only should the regular m...

07/15/2023

It’s a job we often forget: cleaning our window blinds. There’s no need to procrastinate! You can see the gorgeous outdoors through squeaky-clean blinds with these tips.

Cleaning window blinds is one of those household duties that’s easy to put off or forget entirely. Here’s our handy guide to cleaning window blinds.

07/13/2023

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.

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.

07/11/2023

For outdoor entertaining, do you prefer a covered porch or a pergola?

07/09/2023

While you should certainly stage your home before an Open House, you may want to consider getting it done as a first step in the selling process before any pictures are taken since 80% of home searches start online. Click through to learn all about Home Staging and how it helps sell your home quickly!

Hiring a stager to polish the look and of your home will help it sell faster and for more money in many cases. Here’s some tips on home staging.

07/08/2023

Poison ivy is a noxious plant that has no place on your property. How do you recognize it and safely remove it from your landscape?

Poison ivy can show up in your landscape and can cause a nasty, blistering rash. Let’s identify this landscape nemesis and dispose of it safely.

07/06/2023

How to keep that grass green and lush in the summer months without the expense? The key is conserving while watering:
1. Water at consistent times (usually early morning before it gets hot)
2. Water the same amount each time
3. Angle sprinklers to only water you lawn (not your sidewalks.
Read on for a full list of Summer To-Dos for homeowners.

While immersing yourself in summertime activities, it’s important to set aside enough time to take care of home and yard chores. Here are 10 must-do items while summer’s in full swing.

07/04/2023

Does this mix of traditional and modern too busy or the perfect balance?

07/02/2023

Do you really need to stage your garage? Yes - prospective home buyers will want to see the amount of space your garage will provide AND if they can actually park a car in it. Here are some tips for getting it organized.

Garages are supposed to be a place to park the car, but in reality, many Americans fill their garages to the brim with so much stuff that the thought of cleaning out and tidying up causes anxiety, fear and procrastination. Here’s how to conquer the clutter and put the cars back where they belong. ...

07/01/2023

If your neighbor’s tree falls onto your house or car, whose insurance is responsible? Check out our tutorial for the answer.

To paraphrase an ancient riddle, if a tree falls on your house or car, it definitely makes a sound. But whose insurance pays for the damage?