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

by | Jul 8, 2025 | Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville Home Maintenance, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Asheville termites, Asheville water damage, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Home Maintenance, Home Maintenance Budget, Homeowner tasks

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...

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

by | Mar 9, 2025 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Asheville sellers' market, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Selling your home Asheville

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

by | Feb 9, 2025 | Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Buying a home in Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Prepare your home for winter, Save energy Asheville

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...

Fall projects prepare your home for winter

by | Sep 8, 2024 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Prepare your home for winter

The season is changing. Cool, crisp mornings are already here, yet we’re still weeks away from the official start of autumn. This is a reminder to get your fall chores done before Old Man Winter comes for his annual visit.  Start with your outdoor tasks,...

Smart updates and improvements to increase your home’s value before listing

by | Aug 8, 2024 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Asheville sellers' market, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks

Landscaping has a return on investment between 15 and 20%. As your home ages, it can lose much of its former glory. Bathroom tiles get grimy, kitchen cabinets seem shabby, and the living room walls look… well… lived in. It’s tempting to want to do a whole house...

As Seniors prepare for their “golden years,” many consider staying in their own homes

by | Jul 9, 2024 | Aging in Place, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville real estate, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks

Walk-in tubs are available for seniors choosing to age in place.American Standard tub photo by Lowe’s “They” say that one of the few absolutes in life is aging. Nobody really wants to do it, but everyone does it, regardless. Another absolute is that aging...