Chuck Balazs Jr - Realtor with Fathom Realty

09/20/2026

Why order delivery when you can make it yourself? An outdoor pizza oven is the perfect accessory for the home chef and a great family activity.

09/19/2026

If you receive advance warning of an emergency, take the time to power up cellphones. Here are some more essential items for your preparations.

Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes strike indiscriminately, which means every homeowner should be prepared for life-threatening emergencies. Here are ten essential items to have on hand. A source of power. A generator will keep your refrigerator working to preserve food, and provide ligh...

09/17/2026

Determined to tackle that home painting project? Don't begin your work without checking this list of essential tools for the task.

Painting can be a big job, but with the right tools the task will be easier and the finished product more professional. Here are nine essential tools. Masking tape will keep paint off of adjacent areas where you don’t want it, making your job decidedly easier. Most often this will be masking trim ...

09/15/2026

A radiant barrier is a reflective coating on the underside of the roof decking. Did you know this addition can slash your energy bills by 15 percent to 25 percent? Here are some more high-tech energy savings tips.

Technology has accelerated the ability to have a super energy-efficient home. Here are seven must-have ways to slash your usage and cost. Cool roofing. The roof takes the brunt of the sun’s energy and absorbs heat, affecting the cooling of the whole house. Light colored roof shingles were introduc...

09/13/2026

Organize your pantry. This may not sound like the most exciting activity, but you will be very pleased with yourself when you can find your favorite spices at the first attempt the next day.

09/12/2026

Medical alert devices can be lifesavers for the elderly and seriously ill living alone. Review these critical considerations for choosing the best device.

Television ads dramatize elders pushing a button on a medical alert device when they’re alone and have a medical emergency. Are these devices effective?

09/11/2026

We will never forget. Take a moment to remember those we have lost & take time to serve those in need.

09/10/2026

Dreaming of that pest-free outdoor oasis? Consider a screened-in porch with this handy project outline.

A deck can be a little slice of paradise…except for the scorching sun by day and the insects by night. So why not turn that deck into a screened-in porch? Here’s an outline of what it takes. Get proposals. Using online and personal referrals, ask three contractors for proposals and quotes. Make ...

09/08/2026

Owning investment properties is a pathway to financial security. But along with that growing wealth comes important tax reporting requirements. Check out this rental property tax primer.

Renting an investment property means positive cash flow, but along with these benefits comes responsibility for reporting income and expenses to the IRS.

09/07/2026

Take a break - it's Labor day! Your hard work is much appreciated.