Theresa Barton Monroe County Real Estate Pro

06/05/2026

Depending on the state of your carpets, prior to listing you may need to have them replaced. However, you may be able to save money by simply having them cleaned. Here are some tips on getting the job done right.

Clean your home’s wall-to-wall carpet before listing for sale. Here are a few tips on carpet and area rug cleaning to stage your home in style.

06/03/2026

Tired of spotty Wi-Fi coverage in your home? A Wi-Fi extender or mesh network may solve the problem.

Sometimes the router in a home Internet system doesn’t cover all areas equally. A Wi-Fi extender or a mesh system may be the solution to those dead spots.

06/01/2026

From stucco to brick, this handy guide will help you sort through the details of selecting your home's exterior choices when building.

Brick, stone, stucco, vinyl -- the choices can be overwhelming when building a home from the ground up. What type of look are you trying to achieve? And does that aesthetic appeal meet your budget and hold up to the weather conditions in your neck of the woods? Here are some things to consider befor...

05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

If your bathroom is closet-sized, try these big-design, small-space ideas before the showings begin.

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05/27/2026

Unseen leaks can not only result in higher water bills, but they can also potentially cause major damage to your home. If you don't have X-ray vision, you can monitor your water meter usage at times when you know there won't be any usage. Here are some more water conservation tips.

Homeowners with an eye on water conservation will be richly rewarded, saving themselves money on monthly water bills and helping their fellow citizens guard against potential water shortages. Here are six ways to tap into savings at the tap. Low-flow faucet heads. Install low-flow nozzles on all you...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, let us honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/22/2026

Touching up and/or repainting walls with neutral colors is a must for home sellers. Follow these professional tips for a perfect DIY job.

Many homeowners attempt painting as a DIY project, thinking it does not require a much expertise. But there is more to painting than you might think.

05/20/2026

The workplace has shifted from office to home for millions of American workers. Here’s how to optimize your work-from-home experience.

Covid-19 closed workplaces, sending millions of people home to conduct business. Here’s how to set up the optimal space to work from home for the long term.