A professional stager can help you set your home apart from other listings. Here are some questions you'll want to ask to find the best person for the job. A staged home makes a great impression on buyers. But if you're not up to the task, how do you find the right person for the job? Property Merchandiser Anthea Click of Nashville, Tenn., says the answers you get to these questions will tell you a lot. 1. Can I see your portfolio? It's not enough to ask a few questions over the phone. Meet stagers in person and ... read more

Water Heaters: Repair or Replace? Article From Houselogic.com By: Joe Bousquin Published: August 28, 2009 When deciding whether to repair or replace a water heater, consider its age, the severity of the problem, and how much money a new energy-efficient unit will save. Chances are you don't give your water heater much thought-until you get hit with that first icy-cold shower, or go down to the basement to find the unit sitting in a puddle of water. Then you have to think fast: Repair it or replace it? If it's a co... read more

From Houselogic.com By: Oliver Marks Published: December 04, 2009 If you're deciding whether to repair or replace central air conditioning equipment, assess the quality of your house's ductwork and insulation first. So much has changed in the world of air conditioning in recent years that if your system has almost any significant breakdown-or if it's just not keeping you as cool as it used to-it may be worth replacing it instead of repairing it. As of 2010, for example, manufacturers must use a new kind of refrige... read more

Heating Equipment: Repair or Replace? Article From Houselogic.com By: Oliver Marks Published: September 24, 2009 The decision to repair or replace heating equipment depends on its age, the cost of repair, and how much money a more efficient system will save you. It happens eventually in every home. On a particularly frigid morning, you wake up and crank the thermostat just like usual, but there's no response: No comforting sound of the system firing up and no warmth rising from the air vents or radiators. Hopefull... read more

Article From Houselogic.com By: Jeanne Huber Published: September 16, 2009 Deciding whether to repair or replace roofing is largely an exercise in timing--you don't want to reroof too soon and waste money, but you don't want to wait too long either. Eventually, all roofs wear out and need to be replaced. You don't want to do it too soon, because you'll waste money. But you also don't want to wait too long, because then you'll end up with leaks and expensive water damage. To get the timing right, you need to know h... read more