9 Safety Essentials for Your Home
As a homeowner, it's important to be prepared for unexpected situations. As much as you hope they won't happen, break-ins, fire, or natural disasters can occur on your property. Here are the safety essentials your home should have. A First Aid Kit Contains Safety...
4 Ways to Help Your Garden Survive Summer
You’ve invested a lot of time and money into starting a home garden. Whether you have an in-ground or raised bed or container garden, the summer heat can take a toll on your crops. Here are 5 tips to help your garden survive summer. Plant Crops That Like Hot Weather...
6 Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home
Smoke from industries and fumes from cars are some images that come to mind when you think about air pollution. People are surprised to learn that the air inside their homes is often polluted with chemicals, mold, dust, cleaning products, and smoke. With these tips,...
The Steps for Buying a House
If you're considering buying a house, there's some work to do first. Read on to learn more about the steps towards becoming a homeowner. Determine Your Budget When Buying a House So that you know your house-shopping budget, find a mortgage lender and get pre-qualified...
4 Must-Have Features for Your New Home
Designing and building a new home requires a lot of decision-making. With all of the small details and choices of materials, your options can be overwhelming. The best part about new construction is you're able to customize it for your specific needs. Discuss options...
5 Reasons to Order a Home Inspection on New Construction
Buying a newly built house is probably one of the biggest investments you will make. You want to make sure the property is in great condition. Hire an inspector to verify that all aspects of the home were built well. Here are a few reasons you should order a home...
8 Projects That Add Value to Your Home
Are you looking for projects that add value to your home? There are many ways to increase your home’s selling price. Some may surprise you with how simple they are to implement. Lighting Projects That Add Value to Your Home Brightening up the home is an easy way to...
6 Tips for Smoke Detector Placement
The importance of proper smoke detector placement cannot be emphasized enough. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that the chances of surviving a house fire increase by 50% with operational smoke detectors. Still, smoke detector placement and maintenance are also...
What is a 4-Point Home Inspection?
Home inspections are a great way to gain information about the condition and quality of a home you are buying or selling. However, when the inspection is being done for insurance purposes, it isn't necessary to order a complete inspection. Instead, a 4-point...
4 Home Maintenance Costs That Can Surprise First-Time Home Buyers
When you buy a home, you've probably calculated your budget carefully. You have figured out your mortgage payment, gotten quotes on insurance, and estimated your costs on taxes and utilities. Once you close on the loan, you may think your budget is on track and ready...