Have you seen the pictures of the tv installer doing pull ups on their tv mount? This is a really great marketing scheme which we do but lately it seems to have taken on a new life, even another company took it as their name. It all started when I took my 4 year old daughter on an tv installation on a weekend. I spoke to the owner and she had a small girl as well, so we thought it would be fun.  After I installed the tvs, my daughter asked if she could hang on it. It was funny, we did it, and everyone laughed. The homeowner said she was surprised it would hold my daughter so I actually h ..read more

 There are many reasons why you should hire a licensed professional to perform any home improvement work in your home and mounting your tv’s are not exception. Here is a video from Baltimore TV Mount and Maryland TV mount going over the reason why.  Hope this helps all those homeowners and tenants looking to prepare for the big game on Sunday with a new big screen tv!  Remember, we are also starting to help those in Salt Lake City and Denver ..read more

  When mounting a tv, it is important to get it right. After all, that new flat screen is a big investment and no matter if it is on drywall, brick, above your fireplace, on plaster, or even outside, strict care and professionalism is needed to make sure you have it mounted right. Each flat screen tv is different depending on the manufacturer and each mount is different.  All of these factors add together and make a little bit of a Tetris game when installing your tv on the wall. And guess what? One wrong move and you might have something that does not fit perfectly on your wall ..read more

9/9/2020 Laurel, Maryland: The papers are signed, the checks have been exchanged, and you are a new homeowner with keys in hand. This is an exciting and often scary time for homeowners because in the back of your mind, you know you are now responsible for home repairs, and maintenance.  When it comes to keeping your home in proper condition, it’s time to perform an inspection and make sure that all repairs are kept up to date. It is also time to customize your new home and make improvements that can make the place “yours”.  Here is our advice on the first home improvement steps a ..read more

Moving into a new home? Why you should consider mounting your TV and what you need to know before you install.  When you are arranging your furniture and setting up your living room, where to put the tv is always an important question.  As TVs have grown larger, this question grows even more importance.  Should you mount your tv, and what should you consider when paying hiring someone to perform the tv installation. Should you mount- the benefits: The benefits of mounting your tv is a personal preference. But, being on a wall, it is less likely to be knocked over or get ..read more

Washington D.C.: When it comes to preparing your home for sale, this Pre-Sale Home Improvement Contractor gives great advice on items you should never overlook.  When selling your home, there are two factors your should consider before making any decisions. These are the “gold rules” for what renovation or repair contracts you should make. 1. Will this project add value to my home? 2. Will this project reduce the marketing time of my home? Here are the 5 best home improvement projects to undergo when a homeseller is prepare to hit the market. 1. Paint: It updates rooms, neutralized ..read more

By: Teris Pantazes, co-founder Settle Rite Home Repairs (Baltimore, MD) If you think getting your home ready for Thanksgiving Dinner is stressful, have you tried getting your home ready for sale? This is why we created Settle Rite. Using my 25+ years experience of preparing homes for market, we designed a service that takes the stress out of home improvement and prepping your home for sale (or performing repairs based on home inspection reports). One of our main features is our deferred payment program (currently available in Maryland, expanding to other states soon). Here is a rundown o ..read more

  The original version of this blog was published by Maryland Home Inspection Contractor’s, homeseller advice blog. If you are selling a home, the buyer will undoubtedly request a home inspection. The repairs that are required after the inspection are usually up for negotiations and often depend on the type of financing your buyer has elected to use.  The most common repairs have to do with safety. 9 out of 10 times, they have to be fixed and it is usually the responsibility of the home seller to pay for these. One Common (preventable) item:  If you are not aware, your outlets have 3 ..read more

When you begin thinking about selling your home (the "pre-sale" period), one of the best things you can do is to get an honest assessment of what repairs or updates should me taken. The right work, at the right time, can help home sellers earn money on the repairs, and save of costs. We believe there are 3 stages in the home selling processes and all home improvement work should be broken into these categories. 1. Pre-market: This is the period of time prior to your Realtor officially putting your home on the market or listing it for sale. It is the "prep time" and the work and updat ..read more

This is a phrase that sound good rolling off the tongue but, in reality, it is sign to potential contractors that you really don't know what you are talking about. No big deal, however, most pros know the reason you hire them is because you don't know how to make a repair or install "that item" so this is not New News. However, if dishonest, it might be a sign and a bad contractor uses this to take advantage of you (quick story at end of this on how). You see, in home improvement (residential, specifically here in Maryland), bonding has little to no benefit to a homeowner. In fact, only if ..read more