Selling a house without the help of a real estate agent is a brave move but one that many homeowners opt for. Why? Some people want to keep their costs as low as possible. Others want to feel like they have more control over the selling process. If you have decided to...

If you are entering the home buying process for the first time, you may feel more than a little overwhelmed and, no doubt, have many questions. As you may know by now, when you find a house that you want to buy, you should have it inspected. With that in mind, we...

Are you considering setting up an at-home gym? Maybe you are someone who likes to work out but would prefer not to do it in a public space which is understandable at the moment. Before you get started putting your home gym together, though, there are a few safety...

Have you ever thought about how easy it would be for someone to break into your home? We are approaching a time of year when house break-ins are common, so let’s look at some ways you can make your property as unappealing to a burglar as possible. An intruder will...

Should you buy a bank-owned property? If you have been looking through property listings lately, you may well have come across some that are owned by a bank. So, what are some things you should be prepared for if you decide to buy this type of home? It is good to...

A prefabricated house may not be something you have considered before. Perhaps, like many other people, you have never thought of a prefabricated home because you didn’t think there were many style options available. Nowadays, however, this type of housing comes in a...

Wood rot or wood decay as it is also known can create some major issues for your home if goes untreated. So, what exactly is wood rot, and what parts of the home are most at risk? Not to be confused with the damage caused by termites or carpenter ants, wood rot is a...

Mold prevention and removal are vital if we are to maintain a healthy indoor environment. The problem is that mold often starts to form before we can see it. One example of this is mold in carpeting. Generally, mold in a carpet only becomes visibly evident in extreme...

A huge percentage of people in the US rent their homes or apartment. If you fall into this category, have you taken steps to protect your belongings? One of the best ways to protect your belongings is with a renters insurance policy. Renters insurance covers you...

Your rain gutters are an essential part of your home’s roofing system.  Missing, cracked, broken, or clogged gutters can lead to water damage down the exterior walls of your home, and excessive amounts of water dripping or cascading over your gutters can damage the...