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Ideas to Upgrade Your Pool
A swimming pool is a welcome addition to any property, especially in the heat of the summer. Family and friends enjoy relaxing around the water. This season, use these ideas to upgrade your pool. Automatic Pool Vacuum Cleaning the swimming pool is a necessary task to...
Siding Maintenance Tips for 5 Different Materials
Siding protects a house’s exterior from the elements. While many homeowners don’t think about siding maintenance, there are ways to make it look better and last longer. This article outlines siding maintenance tips for different types of siding. Vinyl Siding...
Ways to Make Your Home Office Work
In recent weeks, more people have transitioned to working from home. Sometimes the change happens quickly and you don’t have the time to set up an office environment. Here are a few quick tips and tricks to make your home office work for you. Choose the Right Location...
Spring Home Improvement Ideas
To keep your home in the best condition requires maintenance and care. Warmer spring weather often inspires homeowners to start projects and make improvements around the house. Before the heat of the summer, here are a few home improvement ideas you can tackle to help...
Make Your Deck Safe for Children and Pets
Your backyard deck can be dangerous for kids and pets if it isn't maintained well. If you want to make your deck safe for your loved ones, here are a few ways you can achieve this goal. Ways to Make Your Deck Safe Small children should always be supervised when they...
What is a 4-Point Home Inspection?
Home inspections are essential for learning about the condition of a house. They are helpful when purchasing a home, but the complete home inspection isn’t usually required when you are just purchasing or renewing a homeowners insurance policy. Your insurance company...
How to Plan For a New Fence
Making a plan for a new fence is time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be difficult. You’ll be making decisions about dimensions, the purpose of the fence, materials, budget, and how the project might affect your neighbors. Plan for a New Fence by Determining the...
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Inspector
A home inspection before closing is important for any buyer. Defects or safety issues could go undetected without a professional home inspector examining the property and finding things you may have missed on the initial tour. To make certain you get an expert for the...
Home Maintenance Tasks That Turn Costly if You Delay
When you buy a home, you expect to spend time and money maintaining the property. There are several home maintenance tasks that are especially important. Ignoring some problems can lead to expensive trouble down the road. Here are a few tasks you shouldn’t overlook...
4 Tips for Tree Care and Maintenance at Home
Trees frame your home and create dimension in your yard. They can reduce energy costs by creating shade. Certain trees even boost property value. However, if trees aren't properly maintained, they can become a liability. Trees must be monitored and cared for to stay...
Pros and Cons of 4 Types of Roofing Materials
Your home’s roof is a vital part of the structure, responsible for protecting the house's frame and all of your belongings inside. Over time, the roof will age and begin to deteriorate. There are a variety of options available when it comes time to replace your roof....
5 Ways to Rid Your Home of Ants
Ant colonies send scouts to look for new food sources, which may be found in your home. These pesky insects can contaminate food and food-preparation surfaces. Let's look at some simple ways you can rid your home of ants. 5 Solutions to Get Rid of Ants 1. Rid Your...
How to Create a Safe and Healthy Home
Maybe you've just bought a home, or perhaps you've let your house go over time and you're ready to make your home safe and healthy. Your family's well-being, security, and happiness depend on a well-kept home environment. What Does it Mean to Keep Your Home Safe and...
Signs That You Have a Plumbing Problem in Your Home
Identifying a Plumbing Problem in Your Home Some problems in the home are not as obvious as a leaky roof or broken window. For example, plumbing trouble can be hidden for months before being detected. Learn these signs that you may have a plumbing problem in your...
Grill Safely This Summer: A Guide for Cooking Out
Summer is a great time for being outside, enjoying the sunshine, and getting some fresh air. It also provides perfect weather for cookouts. But, cooking outdoors can pose its own set of challenges. Here are eight tips to help you grill safely this summer. 1. Set up...
5 Materials for Deck Building
When comparing materials for deck building, you will research costs, upkeep, and durability. For a quick guide to decking materials, keep reading this article for information that will help you begin planning your new deck. Non-Wooden Materials for Deck Building...
Quick Tips to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Take pride in your house and impress potential homebuyers by improving the curb appeal of your home. The exterior of your home sets the stage for what's inside. To make a great first impression, improve your home's curb appeal before putting your house on the market....
4 Effective Tips to Declutter Your Home
Without proper organization, a house can grow increasingly cluttered. Most people buy more than they throw away or donate. Eventually, clutter accumulates and the home becomes disorganized. Follow these tips to declutter your home and enjoy a more functional space....
Top Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Through your own experiences buying real estate, you may know that buyers are not required to order a home inspection as part of their purchase. However, because of the many benefits associated with having an inspection report, many buyers do take this optional step....
How to Spot Signs of Mold in the Home
One of the biggest things to cause worry for a homeowner is seeing signs of mold in the home. It is important to understand how mold grows, what you should look for, and what to do if you find it in your home. Mold is a serious issue and you might need a professional...
7 Safety Tips for Holiday Decorating
The holiday season is officially here, which means it is time to start decorating your home. Unfortunately, many people don’t think much about safety when they decorate for the holidays. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2012, there...
Top Reasons To Order a Home Inspection For New Construction
When you're buying an older home that has already been lived in for years by previous owners, you will likley order a home inspection to better learn about the property’s condition. The report provides you with the documentation needed to negotiate for repairs to be...
4 Tips For Improving Home Security
According to the FBI, there were almost 8 million property crimes in the US in 2016. Considering these statistics, there's no better time than now to improve your home security. Many homeowners will not beef up their home security until they’re invaded, making their...
5 Ways to Reduce Indoor Humidity
How to Reduce Indoor Humidity For A More Comfortable Home The humidity in Florida is enough to make you want to stay indoors in the air conditioning all day long. But what about when your indoor humidity becomes unbearable too? Indoor humidity is not only...
6 Ways To Prevent Wind Damage to Your Home
Hurricanes and other severe storms produce tremendous winds, which can cause a significant amount of damage to your home if you're not prepared. That's why it's important to take steps to prevent wind damage to your home before storms hit your area. Here are a few...
4 Tips to Keep Your Lawn Healthy During the Summer
Keep Your Lawn Healthy Using These Techniques Summer is the time to enjoy lush, green grass. And the quality of your lawn becomes even more important when you start planning annual block parties and outdoor events with friends and family. While it takes some...
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill this Summer
As summer approaches, electric bills across the country are beginning to rise as more families start cranking up their air conditioners. Soon, students will be spending a lot more time at home while on vacation, so those energy costs will rise even further. If you’re...
How to Keep Your Pool Safe and Clean
A pool is more than a luxurious amenity that adds to the beauty and value of your home; your pool is also the scene for family fun and friendly gatherings. But no matter how tempting it may be to let loose and enjoy the refreshing waters, be sure to keep your pool...
Top 7 Signs You Need to Replace Your Roof
The roof is one of the largest and most durable features on residential properties and is designed to last for many decades. Over time, the materials can begin to wear down and offer a lack of protection on the home. If you suspect that your roof is reaching the end...
10 Tips for Buying a New Home
Buying a New Home? These Pointers Will Help You Along Purchasing your new home can be an incredibly challenging process, especially if it's your first time. Buying a home is easily one of the largest purchases of your life and can often become complicated to navigate...
Aging in Place: Remodeling for the Elderly
Are you or someone you care about getting older and want to make sure your home is well-equipped for your needs as you age? If so, it may be time to do some remodeling to better outfit your home for the golden years. Here are a variety of tips on remodeling for the...
5 Power Tool Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life
Why Power Tool Safety Matters You’ve got to have the right tools for the job, and power tools can help you complete household projects more efficiently and with a professional touch. A set of power tools is a great investment for you DIYers out there, but keep in mind...
Staging Your Home For a Successful Sale in 8 Steps
How Staging Your Home Makes a Difference Staging your home plays a big role when you’re putting your house on the market. An appealing home is one that sells quickly and gets full asking price. You want your home to be attractive to a wide range of buyers, so read...
Wind Mitigation Inspections in Florida
If you live in Florida and you own a home, you are well aware of the high cost of property insurance, especially hurricane insurance, wind insurance, and flood insurance. As a result of property insurance increases after hurricanes, the government established that...
What’s So Hot About Thermal Imaging?
What Makes Infrared Thermography Cool? Thermal Imaging, otherwise known as Infrared Thermography (IRT) is a service we provide free of charge with all of our home inspections - but you’re probably wondering what it is and why it’s so important. Read on to learn more...
Water Damage? What You Need to Know
If a pipe leaks or bursts or if your home gets flooded, it is difficult to view the situation calmly. You likely have so many questions running through your head that it’s hard to sit back and take an objective look at the situation and act in a productive manner. The...
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