Your Guide to Avoiding Common New Home Problems Buying a home is a very emotional experience, but you need to let your head rule your heart when it comes to the home buying process. Not only do you need to make a purchase that stays within your budget, you need to do some legwork before CONTINUE READING
This Year’s Fall Checklist: What Homeowners Should Know It may seem like a hassle to spend your weekend doing DIY home maintenance, but setting aside a few hours when the seasons are changing can not only help to protect your home, it can reduce your energy and repair bills as well, after cranking up CONTINUE READING
Common Consequences of not Cleaning Your Air Ducts Having dirty air ducts isn’t good for you. It’s not good for your health because it diminishes indoor air quality. It’s not good for your budget, because dirty air ducts impede air flow, making your unit work harder than it has to, increasing your energy bills. CONTINUE READING
People look at home improvements for two reasons. One, they either make your life easier or more comfortable. Two, they increase the property value of your home. Trying to find a balance between these oft-conflicting categories can turn decision-making into a hassle. Although the property value benefits of HVAC upgrades are sometimes hard to quantify, CONTINUE READING
When you're looking to make interior improvements in your home, small or large, you might not put much thought into the air around you. After all, it's not something you can see. However, as you and your family breathe in this air regularly, it's worth paying attention to how you can improve the odor, overall CONTINUE READING
In the current economy, making your money do double duty is ideal. This is never more obvious than in the pursuit of home improvements. There are a number of reasons you are considering a home improvement project. You may want to improve your family's comfort, add your own style and personal touches to a recently CONTINUE READING
As the temperature climbs into the eighties and higher, many of us are either thanking or cursing our HVAC system. An efficient HVAC system not only keeps your family comfortable in the summer and winter, it saves you money and increases your property value. With proper maintenance, an energy-efficient home can save you 30 percent CONTINUE READING
Once the weather finally warms up enough to go outside without feeling winter's bite, you can take stock of the home maintenance projects best suited to spring. The good news is that a few hours of your time spent checking off the items on your homeowner's checklist can help you increase property value and make CONTINUE READING
During the hot summer and cold winter months many struggle to balance comfort with the need for lower energy bills. This often translates into a Goldilocks situation: too hot or too cold. If it's just right, you'll pay for that comfort with high bills. And temperature isn't the only thing that can affect your indoor CONTINUE READING
Although most homes and properties gain value over time, property value depreciation is definitely a thing, and without regular maintenance and care, your home can lose its value over time. The best solution is to keep your home clean and maintained with regular repairs and professional service as needed. When you perform these important tasks CONTINUE READING
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