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How to regrout old tile to make it look new again?


Published Date: 2009-10-23

Have you ever cleaned something to the point that it smells clean but just doesn't sparkle? I noticed that tiles, whether it's the ones covering the bathroom floor, bathroom walls or kitchen counter...

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Make Room for Fido: How to Pet-Proof a Rental Property?


Published Date: 2009-10-12

Is your rental pet-proofed? Pet proofing a rental means that your unit is prepared to receive tenants with pets. Let's face it, pets are the new surrogate kids nowadays. Housing seekers traveling...

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Carpet Maintenance 101: Keeping carpets clean-looking and long-lasting in your furnished rental


Published Date: 2009-10-05

Carpets are a typical flooring of choice for high-rise condo units - as they are low cost and keep noise between floors at a minimum. They also keep in the warmth during the colder seasons. But...

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Watch out for Chinese Drywall


Published Date: 2009-09-30

Environmental issues (mold, formaldehyde, asbestos, radon gas, etc) have always been a concern to homeowners and professionals in the corporate housing and relocation industries. Today, a new...

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Go Green with Smart Power Strips!


Published Date: 2009-09-29

Landlords of furnished rental apartments know that renters are looking for green rentals these days. It’s a selling point that sets some rental properties a part from the rest. That said, we also...

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Don't underestimate the importance of maintaining appliances


Published Date: 2009-09-16

Sometimes, when we focus all of our energies on decorating a corporate home, we overlook the daily wear-and-tear of our appliances. In my last entry, I suggested snaking a drain to clear it of...

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On the go, gadgets and tools for the busy corporate housing landlord


Published Date: 2009-09-01

The other day I replugged a disconnected alarm clock at a property. What a pleasant surprise, when right before my eyes the clock automatically reset itself to the correct date and time. I have heard...

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Taking Preventative Measures


Published Date: 2009-08-25

If your rental unit is currently unoccupied, it may be a good idea to engage in some preventative maintenance before the next tenants' occupancy. Prophylactic measures include doing things as simple...

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DIY vs. Professional Contractors - Finding Affordable Help


Published Date: 2009-08-16

Need to cosmetically upgrade faded paint, chipped walls, scratched floors or heavily worn carpets or even remodel a rental? There's the do-it-yourself method and then there's professional help;...

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