Gabby Smith, Realtor - Fathom Realty

09/28/2026

Renting your first apartment, or in between homes and it's been a while? Before signing the lease, read all the fine print to keep landlord-tenant relations smooth.

Don’t forget to read the fine print on your lease. That’s where you’ll find the details of your responsibilities as a first-time renter.

09/26/2026

Even if you don’t have a big front porch you can still make your entryway impressive with planters full of seasonal color.

09/25/2026

Pretty pillows can make a sofa look particularly inviting, but arranging pillows attractively can actually be difficult to do. Here’s how to achieve that perfect pillow look.

Arranging sofa pillows to look their best is not the easiest task. Follow these guidelines to achieve pillow perfection.

09/23/2026

Trees should be trimmed during their dormant season. Learn when DIY pruning is safe and when it's time to call in the pros here.

Tree trimming can be a great DIY project, but it’s also important to know when to call in the pros. Here are a few safety tips and tricks, along with a few hints on when it’s time to let the professionals take over. Reasons to prune. Trees are pruned for three main reasons: appearance, interfere...

09/21/2026

Buying a rental property with existing tenants subjects you to legal and financial obligations. Read up before you buy.

If you’re buying rental property with existing tenants, you’re also taking on important legal obligations. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

09/19/2026

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09/18/2026

Have you been meaning to convert your old photos and videos to a digital platform? Follow these steps to protect your precious memories.

Your children’s precious years are preserved on tape and in photo albums. Or are they? Old video tape degrades over time. Photos turn yellow. Here’s how to rescue those memories for the digital age. Preserving photographs. Purchasing a scanner is a great first step to preserving photos. Choose o...

09/16/2026

Brown paper and bubble wrap may not be enough when packing delicate objects. Use this important guide for a safe and accident-free move.

Moving is stressful enough, but extra care must be paid to the safe packing and transport of special items such as pianos, large mirrors, fine art and sculptures. Here’s how to safely move precious cargo to your new home. Pianos. Moving a piano is in a class by itself. Small upright pianos weigh m...

09/14/2026

Eminent domain allows government agencies to take property from private owners and convert it for public use. The law requires the government to pay the property owner “just compensation.” Here’s what you need to know.

It comes as a shock to a homeowner when the government takes his property from him under eminent domain. Are there protections?

09/12/2026

Staging on a budget? Thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets are great places to find furniture and home decor.