Identifying Different Types of Mold

Did you know there are over 100,000 different types of mold in the world today? Many actually have positive uses, from culinary ingredients to medicinal purposes. With such a huge variety, it’s next to impossible to identify the type of mold in your home by sight alone. You’ll need professional mold testing with a microscope…

The Top 5 Tips for Quickly Organizing Your Home

If you have a busy life and a growing family, then home organization can seem like a pipe dream. Don’t despair; you don’t have to be Marie Kondo to get your house tidied up. Follow some small, sensible tips to help get your home organized in a day. 1. Let the Light In Brighten up…

A Simple Way To Maintain Your Water Heater

Preventing Leaks There’s an easy way to keep your water heater from leaking: At least once a year, grab a large bucket, attach a hose to the drain and empty the tank. Then, simply allow the unit to refill. This process prevents sediment from building up in the appliance. This east maintenance will help the…

The Basics of Long-term Radon Testing (and Why It’s Necessary!)

Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can have severe health consequences, including lung cancer. Fortunately, with routine radon testing and mitigation efforts, you can reduce your risk of exposure and any health consequences that come along with it. There are three main ways to test for radon: via short-term tests, long-term tests and continuous…

Why You Need Weather Stripping in Your Home

One of many helpful home maintenance tips to reduce the cost of cooling and heating bills is to make sure that you not only have weather stripping but that it’s in good shape if it’s already in place. What is Weather Stripping? If you look around your windows and doors, you may notice some rubber…

Reduce Drying Time by Cleaning the Vent

A clean dryer vent is one of the often overlooked home maintenance tips that can save you money. Lint becomes trapped in the vent, causing the dryer to take longer to dry your clothes and costing you more money in energy usage. All that built-up lint can pose a fire hazard if left unchecked, which…

How to Identify and Tackle Mold in Your Home

Mold occurs in many homes and businesses due to the availability of moisture. While invisible to the naked eye, mold travels in the air and lives on objects both inside and outside. Key Places to Look for Mold When looking to see if your home has mold, search in places that are both warm and…

Stunning and Stylish Dining Room Decor

Your dining room is one of the central gathering places of your home. From shared meals to homework sessions to important conversations, a lot of meaningful moments happen around your dining room table. Such a special place deserves a beautiful and practical design that draws you and your loved ones in over and over again.…

Tips for Reluctant Clients

Buying a home is worrying enough, but you know firsthand how stressful it is for first-timer buyers. Likely they are chock full of questions and want to know everything about the whole experience, but strongly recommending that an inspection is done before any money is exchanged can save investors a lot of trouble and heartache…

Looking for Extra Money? Clean Out Your Water Heater

Sometimes, finding ways to spend less each month may be hidden where you least suspect it. An efficient water heater could keep your energy and water bills down. If you want to follow some smart home maintenance tips, keep an eye on this important appliance. Time To Flush It You may not think much about…