Author: tonyjavier

Hit Your Home’s Refresh Button!

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For many people, the beginning of spring is synonymous with organizing and deep cleaning. However, once you’ve dusted your bookshelves and vacuumed your office space, you may still feel dissatisfied. After all the clutter is cleared, it’s not unusual to find that your decor needs to be refreshed. Spring is a great time to update the decor in one–or … Continued

Signs You’re Using Your Air Conditioner Wrong

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You’ve probably wondered this at some point, after coming home to a stifling house on a long, hot, summer day: Do you really save energy by shutting off your air conditioner when you’re gone? Or would it be better to just let it run at the same temperature setting all day long, so you don’t expend extra … Continued

Renters… Do You Know Your Rights?

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RENTERS HAVE RIGHTS!Is your landlord failing to provide a safe and well-maintained home to live in? Do you know what rights your landlord has to provide to you as a renter? Below is a list of some basic right’s renters are guaranteed when renting a home. If your landlord does not follow these guidelines, you … Continued

What Does Your Basement REALLY Need?

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After a month of storming and an extensive amount of rainfall, we frequently get calls about damp, wet, or flooded basements. On top of that, the hydrostatic pressure from the sitting ground water is bowing, cracking, and shifting basement walls, causing very expensive structural repairs.I have been working for Professional Home Buyers for nearly a year, … Continued

How to Pick Your Paint

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Painting a room is an exciting prospect that can change the entire look of the space. But knowing where to start can be daunting when you’re staring at row after row of paint cans or color chips. This guide will walk you through the process to creating a pro paint job.  Project Scope The first … Continued

Some of our Favorite Kansas Attractions

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Looking to cowboy up, satisfy a history craving or stroll through small towns? The Sunflower State delivers astonishing variety across its vast open prairie.MidWest Living has brought us 21 of our favorite experiences in Kansas, from hiking through the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to exploring aviation history at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in … Continued

Upcycle Your Last Project’s Scraps!

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Karen from This Old House has given us these wonderful alternatives to throwing away your garage leftovers! Create Hanging Storage With Hardware Cloth Store bungee cords or other tangle-prone items neatly on the wall using a DIY hanger. Staple each end of a 3-by-12-inch strip of hardware cloth to a 3-by-3-inch piece of scrap wood. … Continued

Live Smarter, Not Harder: Great Tips that You Will Thank Us for Later

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Happy Hooligans gave us a ton of great ideas to make your life simpler!Get organized and save time, space, effort and energy with these 30 time saving tips and hacks for the home.Household tips, life-hacks, time-savers, short-cuts, game-changers… call them what you will; they’re all words used to describe those handy, little tricks that make life … Continued

10 Do-It-Yourself Home Projects You Can Finish in a Weekend

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You bought a new home, and the list of projects that need to be done is bigger than your bank account. Or, the home you bought years ago is looking a little dated, and you don’t have the money to hire someone to give it that much-needed face-lift. Many easy do-it-yourself projects that will greatly … Continued

Wichita’s Gems!

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If you’ve ever googled, “things to do in Wichita” and were disappointed with the results, this article is for you. Maybe you’ve already seen the elephants at the zoo, and exploration place hasn’t seemed entertaining since the 6th grade. Maybe Intrust Bank Arena, isn’t hosting your favorite band until next weekend and you want something … Continued

Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway!

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For the past several years, Professional Home Buyers has made a point to give back to our community at every opportunity we can. One of the ways we do this is through our annual Thanksgiving Giveaway! Every year, we reach out to community leaders, non-profit coordinators, pastors, government outreach programs, school counselors, and the general … Continued

How to Have a Pretty AND Pet-Friendly Home

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We love our furry friends, but oftentimes, they make guests uncomfortable and even depreciate the value of your home. Here are some great ways to keep your pets happy and your guests complimenting! Nothing can be more of an eyesore than a bulky metal crate in the middle of your kitchen or living room. Luckily, … Continued

Downsizing for Retirement: Is it a Good Idea?

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Downsizing for Retirement: Is it a Good Idea? Many adults start to consider downsizing for retirement, and it can be a big decision. They may sell the same home they lived in for years and move in with a family member. They may also decide to rent an apartment, join a retirement community, or purchase … Continued

Protect your investment – Winterize your home

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Now that colder temperatures are finally here, it’s a good idea to protect your home if you haven’t already. Taking steps to make your home more energy efficient will help you save money on your utility bills, and winterizing your home can prevent costly repairs.Here are just a few easy ways to prepare your home … Continued
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