Chris Minion's (southernmarylandliving) Blog

This stunning & unique riverfront home is located in Calvert County & is situated on over 2 acres! STUNNING & UNIQUE WATERFRONT HOME ON THE PATUXENT RIVER Location:  Prince Frederick County:  Calvert Lot Size:  2.01 Acres Year Built:  1982 Style:  Raised Rambler Waterfrontage:  180' on the Patux...

PET ADOPTION EVENT IN SOLOMONS, MARYLAND  - On January 10, 2010 from Noon to 3:30pm come to the meet and greet at Pepper's Pet Pantry and meet some of the St. Mary's Animal Welfare League's adoptable dogs and cats.    PET ADOPTION EVENT Location: Pepper's Pet Pantry - SolomonsDate:  January 10, ...

ADVICE FOR HOMEOWNERS:  #1 Cause For House Fires......   Most dryers have a screen to catch the lint but it is far from perfect. A certain amount will escape the screen and venture out your vent. This lint will then build up within the vent and becomes a big risk for fire. If too much lint build...

WINTER CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL - Gentricorum Workshop/Concert Date:  Sunday, January 10, 2010  Location: St. Mary's Ryken High School, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 County:  St. Mary's Cost:  $25    This year the annual Winter Celtic Music Festival, the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland proudly pr...

BAY'S LIFE IN STORY AND SONG: A Celebration of Tom WisnerA live concert and CD release celebrating Tom Wisner's life and work: Follow on the Water: A Celebration of the Bay's Life in Story and Song will be held at the Calvert Marine Museum on Friday, January 29. Tickets are $20.00/advance or $25...

ADVICE FOR HOME BUYERS:  The American Dream of Home Ownership - Formulate Your Plans NOW! I truly think that the tax credits offered for both FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS and the addition of the 6500$ tax break for other qualified home sellers may be the best deal we have seen in a long time. It might...

ADVICE FOR CONSUMERS:  Your Air Freshner Could Be Killing You!      The air freshener you have plugged in may have phenol or formaldehyde in it. Phenol in heavy doses can cause convulsions, respiratory problems and even death, and formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. To watch television commercial...

ADVICE FOR HOME SELLERS:  Why Home Staging Is Crucisl For Internet Listings   My partner and I recently did a presentation for a Home Buyers & Sellers Seminar this past week and one of the things we talked about seemed to resonate strongly with our crowd. That is the importance of home staging t...

ADVICE FOR HOMEOWNERS: Painting Tips - Choosing The Correct Paint  For Your Painting Project Homeowners are often confounded by the confusing terminology and various types of paint available for their use, and it’s easy for them to make mistakes. While it may not appear to make a difference—afte...

ADVICE FOR HOMEOWNERS:  Exploding Hot Water Heater      In your home there is a rocket. It weighs between 300 - 1200 Lbs. and can, without even a moment's notice launch itself through the roof of your home, fly several hundred feet in the air, and land a block away. This rocket hides in basement...