How to Heat Your Home Efficiently
A large portion of our energy consumption in the winter is from heating our homes. It is a good practice to conserve energy and save money where you can, but you don’t want to sacrifice comfort to save a few dollars. Here are a few ways to heat your home efficiently...
Signs of Electrical Problems in the Home
As a homeowner, you are often working on home improvements and maintenance projects. When choosing areas to repair, don’t overlook your electrical system. Even a small electrical issue can turn into a serious problem in your home. Electrical problems can lead to...
The Top 3 Fall Home Improvement Projects
Fall home improvement projects help prepare the house for colder winter weather. Upgrades made during this season keep us comfortable and reduce energy bills. Here are 3 areas to focus on during autumn. Improving Your Roof is Essential This is one of the most popular...
Simple Home Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
Pets are great companions, but keeping a clean home with indoor pets can be challenging, especially with furry friends like dogs and cats. These eight simple tricks and cleaning tips for pet owners make it easier to maintain a tidy home. 1. Cleaning Tips Include...
People and Places to Notify of Your Change of Address
There are many tasks to handle before, during, and after a move. Some of these tasks you can tackle ahead of time to make the transition a little less stressful. Start the process of updating your mailing address as soon as you know your moving date. Here is a list of...
8 Home Maintenance Chores That Turn Costly if You Delay
As a homeowner, repairs, maintenance tasks, and home improvements are your responsibilities. To keep your home in excellent condition, create a plan for regularly tackling home maintenance chores to help you avoid costly repairs down the road. 1. Look for Plumbing...
4 Ways to Babyproof Your Home
Babyproof Your Home for Child Safety If you are welcoming a new member to the family, you probably know that your home needs some adjustments. While you may have already set up and babyproofed the nursery, there are other things to do to keep your baby safe throughout...
Improve Curb Appeal With These Five Tips
Curb appeal is something many homeowners focus on while spring cleaning, even if they are not planning to list the house on the market. When your home's exterior is attractive, your neighbors, friends and family, and potential homebuyers appreciate the property. If...
Essential Tools for a Homeowner’s Toolbox
As a homeowner, you should have basic tools on hand to tackle home maintenance tasks. Having the right tools makes any job easier. When shopping for home improvement needs, remember to include these essential tools for a homeowner’s toolbox. Be Prepared With These...
Request a Builder’s Warranty Inspection On Your New Home
A new construction home is expected to be in excellent condition. It has new materials and no wear and tear from previous residents. However, a new home could have defects related to low-quality or defective materials, rushed contractor work, or human error. Your...
5 Steps to Declutter Your Home
Deciding to declutter your home has several benefits. Decluttering reduces the stress you may feel from living in a disorganized environment. For those of us who have a lot of clutter, decluttering can even reduce fire hazards by clearing the way to exits. Finally,...
What to Do When You Find High Levels of Radon in the Home
Discovering high levels of radon in the home can be stressful. You go to great lengths to protect your home and family and now you've found out that your property has a radon problem. January is National Radon Action Month and a great time to find out what to do about...
Four Winter Home Improvement Projects to Add Value to Your Home
Many homeowners choose home improvement projects with a combination of goals in mind. These may include boosting property value, enhancing comfort, and improving functionality. From spring to fall, many homeowners regularly complete smaller and larger projects, but...
4 Ways to Prevent Household Plumbing Leaks
Plumbing leaks are a common source of water damage in homes. A broken pipe can release a lot of water in a short period of time, and an undetected slow leak can cause extensive damage over time. To keep your home well-maintained, it's important to understand how to...
4 Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Key Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection When selling a home, you want to effectively convey the highlights of the property in order to find a buyer and sell your home quickly. One thing you can do to help the process along is to perform a pre-listing inspection....
Preparing Your Home for the Fall Season
Summer is ending and fall is just around the corner. Preparing your home for the fall season now will help your home fare better when the colder weather comes. Now is the time to get your home ready both inside and out. There are a few important items you should add...
5 Ways to Lower Your Water Bill During the Summer
Summertime can bring an unexpected spike to your water bill. The hottest months of the year typically lead to doing more laundry, watering the lawn more often, and using the shower more frequently than you might in the colder months. While you may not be aware of a...
Cleaning the Outside of Your Home
Cleaning the Outside of Your Home There are easy ways to improve the curb appeal of your home without spending a lot of money. Simply cleaning the outside of your home will drastically improve the overall appearance. All you need is a bucket of hot, soapy water and...
Top Tips for Home Security During Vacation
Summer is here and families across the country are getting ready to head out on vacation to their favorite destinations. Unfortunately, some of these families will return home to find they’ve been burglarized. When you are enjoying your vacation, you want to rest...
Is There a Science Behind Staging a Home?
When did you last tour a home for sale? Was the house neat, tidy, and furnished nicely? Your eyes probably followed every characteristic of the rooms and made a judgment of the whole house based on how they made you feel. Staging a home can drastically change a...
6 Ways to Boost Energy Efficiency In Your Home
Boost Energy Efficiency In Your Home and Save Money Energy efficiency is a hot topic these days whether we’re dealing with vehicles, appliances, or even our homes. Not only are we taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint, but we can also see savings on our monthly...
4 Tips for Organizing A Couple’s Closet
Do you daydream about pictures of luxury closets in designer magazines? Some of these upscale spaces are as large as most people’s bedrooms. The average closet can range from 8-10 feet wide, and from 24-30 inches deep, says HGTV.com. Perhaps you have to share a closet...
The Dirtiest Places in Your House and How to Clean Them
Clean the Dirtiest Places in the House to Avoid Spreading Germs No time to deep clean your entire home? Then let's at least clean up the dirtiest places in the house quickly and efficiently! We’ve listed them below along with some cleaning tips so that you’ll be able...
Why Testing Your Home For Radon Is A Must
Has your home been tested for radon? If you live in North Dakota, it's important that you know the levels of radon in your home. January has been named National Radon Action Month by the EPA to help educate people on the dangers of radon and how to address unsafe...
The Use of Thermal Imaging in Inspections
These days, more and more home inspectors are employing thermal imaging as a tool to help provide more information during home inspections. Many consumers and real estate agents are wondering what they should expect from a home inspector who brings a thermal imaging...
5 Tips for Moving in Winter
How To Survive Moving in Winter Most people move during the summer months so that their children are on vacation from the school year. Sometimes, however, you’ll either need or want to move during the winter season, which in our area can mean harsh freezing...
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