Diane Klaas - Fathom Realty

06/17/2026

A clean microfiber cloth is your best tool for keeping that smudge-free shine on stainless steel surfaces. Check out more cleaning tips here to ensure a stainless shine to prep for an Open House.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...

06/15/2026

Existing houses can often offer architectural elements and a quality of materials not available in new construction. Here's what else to look for when considering the purchase of an existing home.

New is nice, but in the case of a home purchase, buyers may be tempted by what an existing house has to offer. Take a look at the pros and cons of purchasing a “used” home. Charm is priceless. Existing homes, especially those built in the 1950's or before, often offer architectural elements, his...

06/13/2026

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.

06/12/2026

The warm glow and appealing scents of candles make them a beautiful home accent. But cleaning candles and their containers can be a chore. Here’s how to keep your candles burning bright.

Candles can grow dusty and sooty, and their wax can make a mess of candlesticks and containers. Cleaning candles are easier than you think!

06/10/2026

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 ...

06/08/2026

As an owner of a rental property, should you offer furnishings? If so, what kind? To furnish, or not to furnish?

Will it improve your marketability and profit to furnish your rental property? Let’s see when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.

06/06/2026

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06/05/2026

You may have popcorn ceilings in that fixer-upper you bought. Here’s how to smooth out that dated look once and for all.

You can probably get rid of a textured ceiling if you’re willing to put in the time and elbow grease. Here’s how to remove a popcorn ceiling.

06/03/2026

Choose a bed the same color as your pet’s fur to conceal dirt and shedding. Find other pet-friendly decorating tips here.

For many of us, a house wouldn’t be a home without a pet -- or two -- or several. But even the most ardent pet lover will admit that cat towers and giant dog beds do little for the decor of a home. Fortunately, there’s a plethora of products on the market that will keep your pet happy and your h...

06/01/2026

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.