The Purchase Offer – Part 2

October 22, 2013 We talked about price, good faith or earnest money, down payment, and financing terms last time.  All of these issues are important in putting your best offer forward, but in order to make one that will be sound and attractive to the seller your offer to purchase must also address t

Troubleshooting the Hot Water Heater – Part 2

(continued from last blog…) Last time we dealt with stinky and discolored water from your Crown Point, Munster, or Cedar Lake hot water heater.  Today we’ll cover little hot water and no hot water at all. Little hot water:  The first question is, does your water heater have a large enough capacity f

Troubleshooting the Hot Water Heater – Part 1

All of a sudden – or more likely the problem started small and got worse with time – you have an issue with your water heater.  There’s not enough hot water, or NO hot water.  Maybe your hot water smells a little funny or has a rust colored tinge to it.  Maybe you even have water on the floor of you

Teaching Your Children How to be Safe at Home

You often hear about new parents “child proofing” a house.  They have safety latches for door knobs, oven doors, toilet lids, kitchen drawers and cabinets.  There are electric outlet covers, safety gates, drapery cords hung high, and knives, matches, chemicals, and medications all locked safely away