If your home has older windows, should you replace them with new, more energy efficient ones? Here’s a quick guide to the pros and cons. First, do you need new windows? If your home has...
If your home has older windows, should you replace them with new, more energy efficient ones? Here’s a quick guide to the pros and cons. First, do you need new windows? If your home has...
Great kitchen countertops are a key ingredient in a top-notch kitchen that is both warm and inviting, yet also functional. Here’s a quick guide to the most common material types, their strengths and weaknesses. The...
If you buy a home built before 1978, there’s a possibility asbestos may lurk in the building materials. Houses built from the 1800s through the early 1950s used asbestos extensively before the material was phased...
Homeowners in a rural setting typically pump their water from wells and remove their household waste with a septic system. While pumping water is an easy concept to grasp, many potential home buyers have little...
It’s February, which means it’s time for a little romance and a lot of indoor chores. Might as well get them completed while the weather is still too cold to do much outside. Kitchen Clean-up....
March means warmer days and more sunshine, which is perfect for accomplishing home projects. Yes, it’s time for spring cleaning and fixing. Inspect the roof. Check for damage from ice and wind. Look for loose...
It’s May, which means summer is almost here. Before you can relax with a cool drink by the pool, get these home maintenance chores done. ✔ Repair wooden fences and decks. Repair or replace damaged...
Everyone is stressed and anxious about the COVID-19 crisis, but one positive to staying at home is the number of chores you can check off your list. Spring showers and increasingly warmer temperatures signal the...
Outdoor activities beckon as summer comes calling, but so does the list of June chores for homeowners. Here’s what needs to get done before the fun begins. Clean grill grates. Throughout the summer, keep those...
Summer is fun, but by July it may be so hot you’re tempted to stay inside 24-7. Here’s a July To-Dos list of indoor home maintenance chores to keep you busy. Water Heater Maintenance To...
