Repairs/Improvements

Home-Improvement Ideas

by Jim the Realtor | Nov 19, 2014 | Repairs/Improvements

Read the full article here: http://www.amazingoasis.org/2014/03/here-are-30-relatively-simple-things.html

Home Improvement on a Budget

by Jim the Realtor | Sep 6, 2014 | Bubbleinfo Readers, Bubbleinfo TV, Repairs/Improvements

Home improvement doesn't have to be a daunting and expensive endeavor. Ingenuity and the internet will take you a long way! Here's an example of how to turn a drab-looking 1970s townhouse into a chic, modern home without spending millions!

Light At End of Tunnel

by Jim the Realtor | Dec 16, 2013 | Bubbleinfo TV, Remodel Projects, Repairs/Improvements, View

Few like the thought of investing time and money into a house to make it right, but there are benefits - today's sunset starts at the 7:30-min mark:

Kitchen Remodel

by Jim the Realtor | Dec 1, 2013 | Remodel Projects, Repairs/Improvements

Here are the before-and-after photos of a full kitchen remodel: Island counter top is 92" x 39": Estimated cost breakdown: Cabinets: $18,000 Brushed quartzite and granite countertops: $4,000 Wolf and Sub-Zero Appliances: $16,000 Stainless steel farm-sink faucet,...

Moisture and Hardwoods

by Jim the Realtor | Dec 16, 2012 | Bubbleinfo TV, Repairs/Improvements

While most folks would prefer to stay away from any water problems, if you do get stuck with one, don't despair. Money will fix it!

Water Damage

by Jim the Realtor | Oct 27, 2012 | Repairs/Improvements, Vendors

Part of homeownership is handling the unexpected - and there are times when water takes its toll. If you call your insurance company, expect that they will run up a five-figure expense, and a stain on your record that lasts. Or you can fix it yourself:

Remodel Project, Before-and-After

by Jim the Realtor | Feb 2, 2012 | Local Flavor, North County Coastal, Remodel Projects, Repairs/Improvements, Vendors

For those of you who wonder if it takes an expert to complete a major remodel - buying an old fixer and adding a second story to get a good ocean view - here is the before-and-after video of a house re-build in Old Carlsbad. The last four minutes is the owner talking...