Taking Care of Your Home
Must-have new home features, by generation
Each person has a unique vision of the “dream home”. It could be spacious and luxurious or a country retreat. Maybe the house offers single-level living or has several stories. Everyone seems to agree that spacious island kitchens, and updated bathrooms with separate tub and shower are essential. Still, different age groups are looking for…
Read MoreRent or own? Weigh the cost benefit.
There continues to be an ongoing debate over the value of renting a home versus owning it. Renters know that they are spending money that they won’t recoup—it’s not easy writing that rent check every month and watching the funds fly away forever. Still, those who are financially capable of owning a home bide their…
Read MoreHow To Prep Your Yard for Fall
Fall has arrived (according to our calendars at least) and with fall comes new chores and homeowner responsibilities. So to help you prepare, here is a helpful list of reminders to get your yard ready for fall! Aerating: Aeration involves removal of soil cores to improve water and air movement in compacted soils. Long…
Read MoreChecklist to winterize your home
Summer is over. The weather is going to get colder—much colder—before we see those pleasant temperatures again. Once you’ve stored your patio furniture and raked the fallen leaves, you will need to winterize your home, to protect it from all the hazards that a long, hard winter can bring. Not sure where to start? Here’s…
Read MoreWhat is a Structural Warranty?
A structural warranty provides a written agreement between the home builder and the homeowner and clearly defines the builder’s work-product obligations related to construction quality and continuing obligations. A structural warranty, from an established warranty provider, gives builders and homeowner’s confidence that if qualified major structural damages develop in a home, those repairs will be…
Read MorePreparing Your Home to Sell
Are you ready to sell your home? Don’t just put your home on the market without any preparations, because remember you only get one first impression!! A little bit of touching up and deep cleaning can go along way. So put yourself in the shoes of a new home buyer walking thru your home for the…
Read MoreGarage Cleaning Tips
1.) Set realistic goals: Is your garage cleaner than before you started? If you answered yes than you are on the right track. Remember you don’t have to have your entire garage cleaned in one day. A garage is a large space, so take steps to getting it more organized and clean. 2.) Make a…
Read MoreBackyard Swimming Pools
One of the most common topics debated by a new homeowner going through the building process is whether or not to install a backyard swimming pool. Obviously there are positives and negatives to owning a pool like the ability to host summer pool parties but an increase in weekend tasks like cleaning and pool maintenance.…
Read MoreLiving With Pets
Earlier this month we blogged on How to Dog Proof Your Backyard (you can read it here.) But what about inside your home. Not all dangers in your home are obvious, and if you have a new puppy or kitten even the tiniest opening can be a hazard. Toxic plants and food are some of…
Read MoreSummer Home Maintenance
Homeowners who do regular maintenance on and in their property will agree it’s much easier than waiting until something breaks, and often much less expensive. For example, summer is a great time to inspect bathroom drains, shower heads, and vent fans. If you’ve never inspected refrigerator coils or your clothes dryer vent pipe put those…
Read MoreCustomizing with Cedar
Cedar columns are becoming very popular on our homes. Both its beauty and natural resistance to rot and decay make cedar an optimal choice for outdoor projects. Cedar’s secret weapon is that the wood contains oils that act as natural preservatives that help the wood resist the fungi that rot wood, and the insects that…
Read MoreHow To Dog Proof Your Backyard
For many of us our dogs are part of the family. Just like you want to keep your children safe when they are in your backyard, you want to do the same for your 4 legged kids. There are several precautions that you can take when dog proofing your yard. Choose dog safe flowers for…
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