by Nancy Mershon | Jan 16, 2019 | home improvement, home maintenance
We’ve all done it — declared a grand New Year’s resolution that required a major lifestyle change. Then February rolls around, and we abandon it when we realize that we like our old comfort zone. Not this year! Mershon Realty presents some one-and-done...
by Nancy Mershon | Jan 16, 2019 | home improvement, home maintenance
What kind of big ideas do you have for the new year? Chances are, you’ve made some self-improvement pacts during the early days of 2019. Most of us choose action oriented goals. Walk 10,000 steps a day. Replace the storm door. Volunteer more. What about...
by Nancy Mershon | Nov 5, 2018 | home maintenance
Don’t toss out those fallen leaves you’ve spent weekends raking and blowing. Autumn leaves make low-cost mulch and fertilizer to protect and feed your landscaping all winter. Now that your trees are bare, make the most of those fallen leaves. Here are a few ways to...
by Nancy Mershon | Nov 5, 2018 | home maintenance
The Pilgrims were on to something when they planned a potluck Thanksgiving feast. That tip and a few other good ideas will simplify your T-Day kitchen cleanup. Want something to be thankful for? Check out these tips that’ll make your Thanksgiving kitchen...
by Nancy Mershon | Oct 8, 2018 | home maintenance
Answer: 6 seconds! YouTube is full of videos that show just how easy it is to break into a garage with a simple wire coat hanger. A search using “break into a garage with a wire hanger” turns up dozens of these videos. It’s the fourth most-common entry...
by Nancy Mershon | Oct 8, 2018 | home maintenance
Radon is a serious toxin and exposure should not be taken lightly. What Is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is formed when uranium decays in the soil. Uranium is in geological formations throughout North Carolina. When homes or other...