Getting Your House Ready for Fall

As the leaves slowly start to change and the days get just a little bit colder, you can count on one thing: It’s time for fall home maintenance. Preparing your home for the fall can help you get a jump-start on the season so that you are braced for colder days and longer nights. It’s…

Get Your Equipment Ready for the Season

Completing a thorough fall home maintenance checklist can help ensure you are ready for the colder weather. Take the time to test your winter equipment and make any necessary repairs. Handle The Cold Season With Ease When you have reliable winter equipment, you can enjoy the beauty of cold weather without having to worry about…

How Mold Finds Its Way Into Your Attic

You may not spend much time in your attic, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t inspect it for concerns such as mold. Without proper attention, you could discover mold in the attic. Leaks Older, poorly maintained roofs are culprits for mold growth. Missing shingles, cracked flashing or weather damage can introduce moisture from the roof…

Quick Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Focus on the Faucets With colder weather comes the chance for outdoor faucets to freeze. This can be a big problem that can even affect the interior of your home. Here are 4 steps to prepare your faucets for the chilly temps. 1) Locate all outdoor faucets and remove hoses. Drain all moisture from the…

Why You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector

What is CO2 anyway? Carbon monoxide (CO) is the product of incomplete combustion. It’s odorless, colorless and something that you want to avoid at all costs. In a home, the risks come from poorly maintained or positioned: Gas furnaces, water heaters and stoves Oil furnaces and water heaters Wood and coal furnaces, stoves and fireplaces…

What To Know About Active Radon Mitigation

To push radon out of your home, an active radon mitigation system uses an electric fan. Specialists use a pipe that runs from the basement to the top of the roof to manage this. This is an extremely effective mitigation system. The benefits include: Convenience These systems are quiet and use almost no energy. This…

Two Awesome Organization Tools

Command hooks and baskets are two gems to the organized individual, and they can serve multiple purposes when you’re looking for home organization tips. Command Hooks You can use these handy little hooks anywhere in your house and they won’t scuff the surface, so you’re safe to use them in a rental. Place them inside…

Help Your Clients Pick the Right Home Inspector

Your clients are the lifeblood of your business. You are looking for life-long customers, not just a one and done relationship. One way you can solidify this type of working partnership is by assisting them through the home inspection process. You can streamline the steps by helping them find a home inspector who is reliable,…

3 Ways To Keep Your Home in Good Working Order

Age is just a number, even when it comes to your house. Just like proper self-care can keep your body strong, good home maintenance can make your house last longer. Inspect the Roof The roof is your home’s shield. Keeping your shingles intact and your gutters clean helps protect your home from the elements. Check…