Jen Ward REALTOR® Blog

Is Your Fridge Working Too Hard? | A Shot and a Chaser for Your AC | We All Scream for Local Ice Cream

The days are getting longer, the lawn needs mowing, and school children are driving their teachers crazy. Are you ready for a break for some summer fun? I am! I love to travel and there's nothing quite like taking a break, going away, and relaxing or experiencing something new.   National Parks Trip

Prepare Your Home to Prevent Freezing Pipes

This winter the Baltimore area is experiencing freezing temperatures. When the temperature dips below freezing, I review my list of cold-weather house tasks that help it operate at peak performance while saving me money. Protect indoor pipes: Install pipe insulation around any exposed copper or PVC

How to Deal with a Water Emergency | Are You Ready for the Changes on Maryland Roads? | Don't Dump This in the Drain | Winterize Your Garden

Has your house ever flooded? We accidentally flooded our laundry room recently and ended up having a not-so-relaxing Sunday dealing with the soggy fallout. When we discovered the flooding, we scrambled to find the wet-dry vac and old towels. Once we had those in hand, we spent the rest of the day re

Skip These Projects Until Winter | Donate, Discard, or Keep? | Max Your Appliances | Road Tripping

As the August heat eases up, it's easy to start thinking about autumn. With the cooler weather, you might want to spend some time working on your landscaping, outdoor projects or napping on a porch swing (NEW listing at 409 Woodford Rd). Check out the article below for a few popular projects that yo