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Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Inspector
It’s vital to have a home inspection performed when buying a new home. Don’t leave this important task to just anyone. Here is a list of questions to ask when hiring a home inspector to make sure you’re working with a qualified professional. How Long Have You Been in...
Pet-Safe Indoor Plants
Plants and foliage add life to your indoor spaces. Green leaves and attractive blooms give your home a burst of color. However, if you have pets, you’ll need to choose your houseplants carefully because some can be toxic to cats and dogs. If you want to add greenery...
Dealing with Underground Oil Tanks When Buying an Older Home
If you are buying an older home that uses oil heat, you should consider the possibility there's an oil tank buried somewhere on the property. Here are a few things you need to know about dealing with underground oil tanks when buying a home. Why are Underground Oil...
HEPA Filters in the Home
HEPA filters in the home help people with allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. They were first developed in the 1940s for nuclear facilities and are now used in many industries. Today, you can use HEPA filters at...
5 Ways To Prepare to Paint Your Home Like a Pro
When you are preparing to paint your living spaces, there are many things you can do to make the project go smoothly. Professional painters have lots of experience and the best tools for the job, but some people decide to save money and complete the task themselves....
Proper Placement of Smoke Detectors in the Home
Smoke detectors in the home are probably the most important pieces of equipment for keeping your family safe. These essential tools alert you to escape from the home if a fire breaks out. Smoke detectors can't provide an early warning if they are not in the correct...
Why You Should Have a Home Inspection on New Construction
If you shopped around and believe you made a great choice, it’s easy to place complete faith in your home builder. However, there are many opportunities for mistakes to be made during the construction process. Here are a few reasons you should order a home inspection...
3 Holiday Security Tips for Your Home
Holidays are a time to spend with family, friends, and loved ones. If travel is a part of your holiday plans, take steps to improve home security before you head out. No one wants to come home to discover they’ve been the victim of a burglary. Reduce that risk and...
How to Clean Gutters
House cleaning normally refers to the interior of the home. One area that people often forget to clean is the gutters. Ignoring your gutters can cause damage to multiple components of your home. Clogged gutters will overflow, letting the water seep onto your roof and...
Caring for Your Trees in Fall
It may appear that trees are in a state of hibernation over the winter months, but they're still affected when exposed to extreme conditions. This stress can be minimized by preparing them during the fall. Moving into winter, trees need to recover from the heat of...
House Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
Pets make great companions and have a positive effect on our health and well-being. However, the downside is that pets in the home leave behind pet fur and dander. They may track dirt inside, stain the furniture, or spill their water bowl. Follow these tips for house...
5 Simple Ways to Improve Curb Appeal Before Selling Your Home
Before putting your home on the market, you might repaint the bedrooms or remodel the kitchen and bathrooms to make it more appealing to potential buyers. However, first impressions influence buyers, so exterior improvements are just as important. Take steps to...
5 Ways to Save Water at Home
Water is essential for many aspects of your daily life, including cooking, drinking, cleaning, and landscaping. However, you and your family may be using more water than necessary for these activities. By following a few easy steps to save water at home, you will...
Tips for Summer Lawn Maintenance
With a bit of effort, your property can have a lush, green lawn in the summertime. Follow these tips for summer lawn maintenance to beautify your yard and improve curb appeal. Summer Lawn Maintenance Tips For Mowing Summer lawn maintenance is easier when you allow...
Effective Tips to Organize Your Garage
Your garage may be the largest storage area in your home. You can use the garage to park your cars, as a home workshop, as a gym, or a combination of these functions. When your garage serves multiple purposes, it can easily become cluttered. These tips will help you...
The Importance of Home Ventilation
Proper Ventilation Lets Your Home Breathe Just like a living organism, your home needs to breathe. One point to consider about having a well-sealed home is that it takes more effort to ventilate the air. While a sealed up home is more energy-efficient, unfortunately,...
4 Signs That You Need a Roof Replacement
Do You Know the Warning Signs That You Need a Roof Replacement? Are you wondering if you need a roof replacement for your home soon? Replacing your roof can be costly, so it makes sense to delay doing so until necessary. In many cases, making timely repairs can extend...
Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
It's a common practice for a home buyer to schedule a home inspection in today's real estate market. Now, a new trend has homeowners hiring inspectors of their own before they even list the property for sale. They're finding that there are a number of benefits of a...
Four Tips to Deal With Elevated Radon Levels at Home
The issue of poor indoor air quality is increasingly gaining attention. A strong focus is on obvious pollutants, such as pet dander, dust, mold, and other contaminants. However, there are other dangers that may be in your home right now that could cause serious health...
Heat Your Home Efficiently These Seven Ways
During the colder months of the year, it is normal for your energy bill to cost more. This is partly due to winter weather but is also often due to inefficient heating of your home. Learn how to heat your home efficiently so you can save on your heating bill and have...
The Benefits of Thermal Imaging During Home Inspections
Thermal imaging is a tool used in home inspections to capture differences in thermal energy that are not visible to the naked eye. These variations in temperature are read and interpreted by a home inspector to give more insight into matters going on behind the...
3 Tips On How To Prevent Basement Plumbing Leaks
Keeping your basement dry and free of leaks is vital to the health of your family. Not only can a moist basement promote mold growth, but it can also be an expensive issue to fix. If you're concerned with keeping your basement dry and free from leaks, here are three...
Learn the Best Ways to Improve Air Quality Inside Your Home
Learn the Best Ways to Improve Air Quality Inside Your Home When people think of pollution, they often imagine clouds of smoke and fumes in an outdoor environment. However, pollution is also a problem inside people's homes. Even if you do not notice any obvious issues...
Six Reasons to Be Aware of Radon Risks in the Home
You can’t see radon enter your home, yet it may still be present in high levels that are dangerous to you and your family. This radioactive gas can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. Radon risks in the home can only be detected through professional...
How to Spot and Evaluate Signs of Mold in Your Home
Mold in the home can be a challenging issue and is something a homeowner should promptly address. If left unchecked, it can cause damage to the home that can be costly to resolve. Mold can also cause some serious health symptoms and problems. Take signs of mold...
4 Ways to Prevent a Termite Infestation In Your Home
Protect Your Home Termite damage and control cost homeowners more than $5 billion each year. The pest is found in nearly every city and state across the country, with five common species usually accountable for the massive destruction they cause. Termites feed on the...
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