Mike Sides - Team Fathom Realty

09/05/2026

Love bird watching out your back windows? Here's how to attract more fine feathered friends to your property.

Watching colorful birds flitting around the yard delight the eye. You can tailor your birdhouses to meet their needs with this knowledge.

09/04/2026

Need to clean up that kitchen clutter? Try repurposing an old CD rack to hold all those pesky plastic container lids. Checkout more clever kitchen storage hacks here.

If chaos in the kitchen is sending you to the drive-through window a bit too often, it’s time to take control with the help of some time-saving, storage-friendly kitchen hacks. Here are five to get you started. Pull-out shelves. If you have to kneel down and rummage through deep corner cabinets, p...

09/02/2026

We’re all for clean, renewable energy that saves the planet…until a 600-foot windmill is proposed for an adjacent property. Do nearby wind farms hurt your home’s value? If so, what can you do?

How does having a wind farm next to your property affect its value? Let’s blow through the hot air and get to the truth.

08/31/2026

Before you start showings, replace all the lightbulbs in your home with bulbs of the same temperature. This will give your home a unified look.

08/29/2026

By replacing old shower heads with low-flow heads, you'll cut water usage and the water bill. Here are 11 key home improvements to consider with an eye toward savings.

Smart homeowners think of their homes as more than just a place to live. Their houses are also their biggest investment. By strategically investing modest sums of money now, you’ll see major savings later. Here are 11 keys spots to spend money with an eye toward saving. Heating and air conditionin...

08/28/2026

Have your kids been itching for a home sports court? Check out these pros and cons to make sure you come out with the win.

Home sports courts provide great fun and exercise, but are they a wise investment? While the kids may overwhelmingly approve, a future buyer may not agree. Here’s a quick play-by-play of what’s involved, how much it will cost and the return on investment. Types of courts. The most common types o...

08/26/2026

Does your retirement plan include an out-of-state move? Don't get caught by these costly tax implications.

When preparing for retirement -- especially if contemplating a move to another state -- it’s crucial to research the tax implications. Make sure your search is comprehensive, including state and local taxes on income, property, and consumer sales purchases, because different states take different ...

08/24/2026

Have some small spaces in your home? Mirrors can be used in a variety of ways to create the impression of more space.

08/22/2026

There are several steps you should take to protect your online personal information, but the most basic is creating strong passwords for all your accounts. Let’s crack the code for fortified passwords.

What elements make for a strong online passwords? Here are some simple security tips to protect your personal data from being hacked.

08/21/2026

Make sure to forward all your mail through the Postal Service in a timely fashion. This will avoid costly late fees from outstanding bills. Here are some more important things to remember when moving.

Selling a home and moving is expensive. No need to further add to your expenses by making costly mistakes. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you from incurring extra costs. Talk to your bank. Let a representative know you’re moving and make sure you’ve canceled any automatic payments on your ol...