Protect your home from wood-destroying insects

Your roofing trusses are a prime target for wood-destroying insects. Protect your home! Photo by Yves Cedric Schulze on Unsplash Your home is a huge investment, and not just for its purchase price. Regular maintenance and repairs add up over time,...

What to do if your septic system backs up during heavy rains

Heavy rains can spell trouble for homeowners with septic tanks on their property. Summer rains have arrived here in the mountains. While they can bring slightly cooler temperatures and more vibrant greenery, heavy rains can spell trouble for homeowners with septic...

Water is your friend. Until it isn’t!

You won’t see mold inside of a wall, but be alert for musty odors. In our homes we rely on water in so many ways, such as baths and showers, dishwashers, washing machines, watering our lawns and plants, and more. Putting it simply, water is your friend. Until it...

Eliminate ugly roof algae and keep it away

It may look like mold, but it’s probably a blue-green algae species called Gloeocapsa Magma. Does your asphalt shingle roof have black streaks, especially on the side facing north? This is very common in humid areas of the country. Often mistaken for mold or...

Simple, inexpensive ways to save energy and money in your home

Saving energy in your home can be as simple as switching to LED light bulbs. By now you must have noticed that the price of almost everything is rising. Some things you have little control over. Food prices are one example, although you could try eating less, or you...

Preparation makes your home inspection smoother and less scary

Getting ready for a home inspection? Preparation makes the process much easier. You’ve taken the plunge and put your house on the market. Once a buyer puts down a bid, an inspection is sure to follow. It’s about as sure as aging and taxes, as “they” say. Don’t panic!...