Some of our Favorite Kansas Attractions
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 Hutchinson. See what […]
Upcycle Your Last Project’s Scraps!
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. […]
What Does Your Basement REALLY Need?
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 […]
Renters… Do You Know Your Rights?
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, […]
Signs You’re Using Your Air Conditioner Wrong
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 kilowatts starting […]
How to Have a Pretty AND Pet-Friendly Home
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! Creative Kennel Storage Nothing can be more of an eyesore than a bulky metal crate in the middle of your kitchen or […]
Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway!
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 […]
Top 8 Issues Found In Home Inspections
When selling your home there is a good chance that the buyer will request a home inspection. Having too many issues in the home inspection report could send up red flags to the buyer that causes them to back out of the deal. Many of the issues found in home inspections can be remedied beforehand […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Home Buying
Buying a home, let alone your first home is a stressful process. To make it a little easier we’ve created an infographic to break down some common do’s and don’ts of home buying.
8 Tips To Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
When people think of updating their homes, they usually think about interior fixes such as new appliances, paint, and flooring. Homeowners too often forget about updating the exterior, but the truth is your home needs curb appeal too. What’s the point of updating the interior if you can’t even get people in the front door? […]