The late comedian George Carlin used to have a routine called, "A place for my stuff." He was referring to the idea that, besides being a place to sleep and eat, the purpose of a home is essentially to store all the stuff you accumulate over the years.
You might assume that a condominium’s security system is significantly superior to a detached or semi-detached single family dwelling’s system, but that sort of assumption overlooks some very disturbing occurrences that are inherent to many multi-unit complexes.
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Gary Weatherdon became a professional REALTOR® in 2004, following a 28-year career with a national organization. In his executive leadership role, he fostered a client-focused culture that delivered exceptional customer service and value. Today, that same principle is woven into the fabric of all Gary’s interactions with his real estate clients. As a result, Gary has built a successful repeat and referral client base – more than 80% of his business is built on positive word-of-mouth recommendations. In addition to his expertise in the real estate and…
Although many condominiums have adequate sound suppression between units, some can leave much to be desired, especially when you consider the impressive audio effects of the latest home theatre systems.
Renovating rooms to absorb sound may seem ambitious, but the results can be rewarding, especially if you’re investing in an entertainment room for movies, music and video games, or trying to contain the sounds of your kids’ social activities.
Imagine buying a product from a store, taking it home, and then discovering there’s a problem with it. Disappointing, yes, but not a catastrophe. You can simply take it back for repair or exchange. But, what if it’s moving day, and you discover there’s a problem with your new home? Whoa. A house isn’t so easily returned!
If you enjoy frequent outdoor grilling, you may be relying on the use of a heavy-duty brush to keep your cooking surface clean and free of residue accumulated from just-finished or previously prepared foods. Many of these brushes have fine bristles made of metal for a more thorough scrubbing. Users should be very cautious about using these.
When you suffer damage to, or the loss of, your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to help you out. And, most do a good job of doing just that. Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. You don’t want to discover that your policy will not cover the cost of repairing the damage caused by a flood in your laundry room.
Although many condo owners pay little attention to their board’s decision-making process, it really pays to know what plans are being considered for your building(s) or grounds before they become officially budgeted and scheduled. At the very least, having accurate information in advance will give you a clearer picture as to how your condo corporation is addressing current issues and preparing for future changes.