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...

What comes after a home inspection?

Buying, selling “as is?” Home inspection is a must! The housing market goes on day after day, year after year, with an impressive success record. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports only about one in 20 real estate transactions is...

Tips for a safe, happy holiday season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to a classic holiday song. It’s a time for family and friends to gather in joy and gratitude, and a time for simple pleasures. However, it’s also a time to keep your wits about you to keep your home and your loved...

10 tips to prepare your home for winter

Winter is a beautiful time of year, but it may be hazardous to your home.Photo by Hank Eder Winter in the Western North Carolina mountains has a charm all its own, and a wide range of temperatures throughout the season. Crisp winter days, where the mercury hovers in...