News reports of drone swarms flying over the Northeast have raised the question: Can someone fly a drone over your home without your permission? Laws concerning drone use fall under different categories and jurisdictions. Here’s...
News reports of drone swarms flying over the Northeast have raised the question: Can someone fly a drone over your home without your permission? Laws concerning drone use fall under different categories and jurisdictions. Here’s...
While immersing yourself in summertime activities, it’s important to set aside enough time to take care of home and yard chores. Here are 10 must-do items while summer’s in full swing. • Air Conditioning Summer...
If you’ve always envisioned yourself the proud owner of a backyard pool, what will it take to make that dream a reality? Here’s a step-by-step outline of the process. Considerations. Building a pool brings benefits...
When prepping a home for sale, don’t forget the exterior of the house in the rush to revamp the interior. Curb appeal is key. If potential buyers aren’t dazzled by the exterior of a home,...
Is our water safe to drink? Can it be improved for our consumption? These are questions you may be asking about your home tap water. What’s in your water? The vast majority of Americans get...
Water stains on ceilings are a giant red flag to potential home buyers. Thankfully, they are a relatively easy fix. Find the source. Damage shouldn’t be repaired until identifying the source of the problem. Call...
Buying a home will likely be the biggest investment you ever make. So it makes sense to take the time to understand the fine print in the long and confusing real estate contract. A good...
It’s June, which means it’s time to relax and enjoy the kick-off of summer, but before the fun can begin, be sure to tackle this handy home and garden to-do list. Change the filters in...
Healthy flowers and shrubs depend on good soil and plenty of water. But you’re wasting your time and money if you don’t add a third ingredient to the mix — a three- to four-inch layer...
If you watch any of the TV design shows, the ceiling fans seem to be ignored in makeovers. By omission, you could easily get the impression they have become a design faux pas. The fan...
While inspections are commonplace when buying a home, should you, as the seller, consider having your home “pre-inspected” before listing it? Here are the pros and cons. Knowledge is power. Having your home professionally inspected...
Buyers who put less than 20 percent down on a home might find themselves with a higher-than-expected monthly payment. The extra money, which often takes first-time homebuyers by surprise, is for private mortgage insurance. What...
