A Home For All Seasons Part 4: Winter

Winter is the time to be prepared for harsh weather. Photo by Hank Eder on Redbubble This final installment of our four-part series takes us into the cold depths of winter. Winter is the time to snuggle in and make sure your home is prepared for harsh...

A Home for All Seasons Part 3: Fall

Fall is a busy time to get your home ready for winter. This third installment of our four-part series takes delves into the tasks of autumn. In warmer climates, fall doesn’t require much, but here in the mountains we need to get our homes and...

A Home for All Seasons Part 2: Summer

Summer is the time for beautiful gardens and landscapes. Just like nature, your home flows with the seasons. Each season has a unique set of tasks that help keep things looking and working their best. Planning routine home maintenance tasks for the right time of year...

A Home for All Seasons Part 1: Spring

Springtime has its own set of tasks, from cleaning to maintenance. For some folks, home maintenance can be a mysterious and daunting set of tasks. At times it seems like a homeowner’s work is never done. What to do? You can’t ignore it. In a home, things...

Electrical safety tips every homeowner should know

Electricity has a “dark side” that can injure or kill you if you don’t respect it Electricity is something we don’t think about much. In fact, we take  for granted that it is there for us when we need it. Most importantly, we rarely...

9 common home inspection myths

Home inspection myths can keep you “in the dark.” Everyone buying a home knows they need to get a home inspection before signing or sealing any deal to buy the property, right? Okay, almost everyone. But what do most people really know about home...