Home Maintenance

How long should it last? Life expectancy of home components

Sellers should know that buyers often ask how long a furnace, roof, water heater, appliances, etc usually lasts… it’s a big help in factoring in upcoming costs when considering making...
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Knock, Knock! How to Navigate Through Storm Damage Contractors

The important thing to remember is to NOT sign anything until you've done your homework. Many companies that do primarily storm damage follow storms around the country, so you want...
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How to prevent outside faucets from freezing

Winterizing the outside faucets in the fall seems like a simple thing to do, and it seems like it should be straightforward and easy, but there are a few tricks...
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Best way to insulate a crawl space

There are several methods to insulating a crawl space.  Some can be efficient, and others can be detrimental to the environment of the crawl space.  Do your research before choosing...
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How To Open Your Dining Room Up To Your Kitchen

As we approach Thanksgiving and the end of the year holiday season, I thought it would be great to re-share this article as we all make more time to gather...
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Siding Choices: Cutting Through the Clutter

Many salespeople that come to your house for a “free in-home estimate” (translation: high pressure sales pitch) will go on to tell you that their product is the best and...
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What’s the big deal with radon? How does it get into your home?

Long term exposure to radon is second only to cigarette smoke as a cause of lung cancer so it's a big health concern… especially in your home, where you spend...
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Reducing Clutter in Your Home

I was drowning in clutter. Some days I felt like walking through my home blindfolded. No matter how much I cleaned and put away the house still looked like a...
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