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...

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...

Here’s a checklist for getting a jump on springtime home maintenance chores

Get a jump on your home maintenance tasks with this handy springtime checklist. Springtime! What’s not to love? Flowers are regaling you with color, birds are singing merrily. And your house needs some seasonal love. Here’s a springtime home maintenance checklist to...

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!...

Common mistakes people make selling their homes

Even in a hot market, sellers can make costly mistakes. In order of importance of all the things you may seek to sell, your home ranks high (and probably highest) on that list. There’s a lot of advice out there about steps you can take to make your home more...