Home Maintenance: How to Budget for the Inevitable (and Expensive)

Welcome, brave homeowner to the glorious and expensive world of home maintenance! Ah, home ownership. The American Dream. Visions of picket fences, manicured lawns, and warm summer weekends grilling on the backyard deck. What they don’t show you in...

Is your home on shaky ground? The silent language of foundation problems

The specter of foundation problems can be terrifying, spawning money nightmares! Photo by Marcu Ioachim on Unsplash Your home is likely your biggest investment, and its stability literally rests on its foundation. While often out of sight, your foundation supports the...

Dust Bunny Dynasties and Other Strange Discoveries: Confessions of a Home Inspector

Reading can give you a solid foundation, but not if you’re a deck! Ah, the glamorous life of a home inspector! We’re the intrepid explorers of crawl spaces, the Sherlock Holmeses of squeaky floors, the Gandalf the Greys of questionable...

Six Shades of “Uh Oh”: Common Home Inspection Issues (Don’t Panic!)

“Hey, buddy, your dream house has secrets!” So, you’ve put an offer on a home, it’s been accepted, and you’re practically measuring for curtains. Then comes the home inspection – the moment that taps you on the shoulder and whispers,...

6 do-it yourself projects to give your home curb appeal

You don’t have to break the bank to give your home curb appeal. Curb appeal is more than just a catchy phrase; it’s the first impression your home makes on potential buyers or guests. A well-maintained exterior can significantly increase your property...

Five ways to save on your power bills in extreme weather

Extreme weather doesn’t have to mean energy bill sticker shock. Our recent weeks of frigid temps delivered power bill sticker shock for many local residents! Whether you’re battling a polar vortex or sweltering in a heatwave, extreme temperatures can send...