Finally, spring has sprung and the weather is turning warm and breezy. That means it’s time to fire up the backyard grills. If your BBQ has taken a beaten from the weather, it might be time to swap out the old rusty model for a new and improved grill. As with everything in life, “you’ll get what you pay for.” A decent gas grill can run you anywhere from $150 to $300. You can also drop upwards of $10,000 for a primo grill. Most stores where you would go grill shopping can only stock a few models because of their size. That’s why you might be better off shopping online for a bargain. The only drawback is that you might have to assemble the grill yourself.
A grill can be made from cast aluminum, sheet metal, cast iron or stainless steel. The professional chef will tell you that stainless steel for the body and cast iron for the grill is the best ways to go. You want to pay close attention to what the frame is made of. It might look like stainless steel but it could just be a painted steel frame. That type of design can rust and you’ll find yourself replacing the grill sooner than later. Whenever possible, manufacturers will always try to take shortcuts with the metal!
Size matters with a grill especially if you’ll be cooking for a large family. You’ll want a big enough grill space that can accommodate what you’ll be grilling up for a typical meal. Better to have extra space and not need it than to need space and not have it. As for the features, think about how you like to cook. Would a side burner help with sauces or side dishes? Is a smoker box important for what you might cook? What about a rotisserie? Yes, you can go a bit overboard with the “bells and whistles” but why not? Just know that every extra feature is going to mean extra money.
Before you take delivery on your new grill you’ll want to get rid of that old one. That’s where Junk King Houston can become your best bet. These are the professional junk haulers that will have no problem loading up your old grill onto the back of their removal truck. As long as you’re getting rid of that grill, you can also get Junk King Houston to load up any rusty patio furniture or other backyard debris. You’re going to want to put your new grill through its paces so get that yard clean! Junk King Houston will help get you there.
You don’t have to have a home business to need a home office but you do need to clear out some space. A home office could be a dedicated, quiet place where you pay the bills and catch up on personal emails. Depending on your family situation, there could be a lot of benefit from having a room where you can spend a few moments in peace listening to soothing music and just relaxing. Of course, if you are entertaining the notion of working from home then you absolutely need to haul the junk away to open up the space.
As a real estate agent in Houston you might have had the unfortunate experience of taking on a listing from the bank that was once occupied by squatters. In this era of foreclosed properties, the concept of squatters taking over has become more prevalent. Ironically, the cops can’t do a lot when it comes to enforcing the laws. Technically, a squatter is guilty of trespassing but unless the property owner is pressing charges the police can’t arrest them. Since the foreclosed home is owned by a bank, it’s hard to track down a single person who can be legitimately called the owner. Yes, a bank can begin eviction proceedings but during that time, the squatters have no problem staying put. You probably don’t have to imagine the horrors of what could go on in a home turned into a squatter’s den because you’ve seen the aftermath. Now there is help standing by and that would be
Have you heard the term “brazen thief?” This is a crook that is only focused on making a score and doesn’t care where, when or how he’ll accomplish that task. Case in point: On March 28 at around 5 a.m. a thief stole a large metal bread rack from the loading dock of the Stop and Shop Goodwives Shopping Center. Then on April 4th a second bread rack was stolen from the same place at around the same time. Coincidence or the work of a repeat offender? This comes on top of another robbery involving 400 pounds of copper wire. Clearly, there are some crooks out there targeting anything made of metal in the hopes of cashing in.
Spring is for fresh starts and that’s just what you should be giving your home: a fresh start. This can be accomplished with a serious spring cleaning. There are many professional maid or cleaning services which offer special discounts at this time of the year. Even though they know you might not hire them on a permanent basis, it still might be worth the investment on your part to have a crew of professional cleaners to give your house the once over.
One a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worst, what kind of procrastinator are you? The answer to that question could be found in how long it takes you to remove the Christmas decorations once Christmas is actually over. Let’s face, every neighborhood has that once house which takes its time removing those decorations. Tradition holds that the official end of the Christmas season falls on January 6. That is when the church declares Christmas is over and when most people take down their decorations. But there are always some hold outs, aren’t there? Are you one of them?