Articles by Leah Batkin
Seven Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector
Posted by Leah Batkin | Dec 18, 2012The inevitable home inspection looms large for anxious homebuyers waiting to purchase their new property. The process is tenuous, as finding the right home inspector can be fraught...
6 Easy Ways to Get More Money for Your Rental Property
Posted by Leah Batkin | Sep 13, 2012The rental market is skyrocketing, encouraging landlords to undertake massive renovations of their properties in the hopes of getting higher rents. While brand new apartments boasting...
Ten Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease
Posted by Leah Batkin | Aug 20, 2012Everyone has heard horror stories of apartment rentals gone bad. Whether it’s from a barking pit bull next door or a termite invasion that won’t go away, finding the right...
5 Sandwiches You Have to Try
Posted by Leah Batkin | Aug 17, 2012The sandwich, with its immediacy, efficiency, and largesse, is the epitome of American cuisine. The traditional sandwich, with a border of bread and a filling of meat, cheese and/or...
6 Clever Uses for Coffee Filters
Posted by Leah Batkin | Jul 17, 2012Everyday household items have long been known to serve other purposes, and no object exemplifies this versatility better than the coffee filter. Not only do coffee filters do an excellent...
Choosing a Sustainable House to Rent or Buy
Posted by Leah Batkin | Jul 02, 2012Whether looking to buy or rent, the housing search has only become more complicated in the current market. Prospective homebuyers and renters are coming up with a whole new list of...
4 Easy and Cheap Homemade Popsicle Ideas
Posted by Leah Batkin | Jun 26, 2012Well friends, the time has come upon us once again. Grab a paper towel - nay, take a baby wipe or two, because it’s about to get sticky. That’s right - it’s popsicle...
Summer Picnic Food Safety Tips
Posted by Leah Batkin | May 10, 2012Your boyfriend didn’t appreciate getting food poisoning last summer, so make sure this year’s picnic menu meets the highest standards of food safety before heading out to...
12 Foods that You Didn't Know You Could Grill
Posted by Leah Batkin | Apr 17, 2012Here ye here ye! Grilling season has begun! Yes, its presence has graced us a bit prematurely this year, but who the hell is complaining? Everyone loves a good Texas-style BBQ out...