Don’t wait until buying or selling; Get your home inspected before beginning upkeep or maintenance

Start your next home maintenance project with a professional inspection. Here’s a novel idea: You’re not buying or selling a house, but you need a home inspection? You heard correctly. Now you’re probably wondering why you need an Asheville home inspection if you’re...

Our DO NOT DO list for homeowners

Tree trimming or removal and roofing are two jobs most homeowners shouldn’t tackle. Some folks are just natural born “Mr. or Ms. Fixits.” Does this sound like you? Not only do you revel in the afterglow of saving money by doing things yourself, but you also...

8 ways to prepare for winter NOW

Winter will be here soon. Don’t wait to get your home prepared.Photo by Hank Eder. All rights reserved. Autumn is here again! The leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler, and soon the first signs of winter will appear.  Don’t wait until the...

Springtime homeowner projects

Spring’s arrival heralds a variety of home maintenance tasks.Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash “Spring has sprung, the grass is riz I wonder where the flowers is” – Anonymous (for obvious reasons) Many people say spring is their favorite season. Is it yours?...

Add efficiency, safety, and beauty to your driveway or path with low-voltage lighting

Eliminate tripping hazards and illuminate paths with low-voltage landscape lights.Photo by YingChu Chen on Unsplash Tired of that dark driveway or that rocky garden path becoming a trip hazard at night? Or are you looking for some elegant accent lights...

Inexpensive kickout flashing protects your home from water damage

Kickout flashings are rarely installed.Photo by American Flashings Ever heard of kickout flashing? We would not be surprised if the term is unfamiliar. It’s time to learn about it. Kickout flashing costs very little, but it may end up saving you thousands of...