4 Ways to Make Your Home Safe for Aging in Place
If you plan to spend your golden years living in your current home you’re not alone. According to AARP, nearly 90% of adults 65+ prefer to age in place. Innovations in technology and modern home design have made senior independence more accessible than ever. According to the U.S. Center for Disease…
5 Common Home Inspection Red Flags (and quick fixes)
Selling your home can be a long process. If the home inspection doesn’t go well, it could take even longer. The home inspection can be daunting. What if the inspector finds major problems? What if the buyer backs out unless you pay up to get those issues fixed? And what…
Spring Thaw: 10 Tips to get your home ready for warmer weather
There’s so much to look forward to when warm weather arrives; neighbors come out of hibernation, lawns turn green, winter coats and gloves get pushed to the back of the closet… there’s also a lot more work to be done around the house. All winter, we focus on staying indoors….
A step by step guide for 4 common plumbing emergencies
Few phrases quicken a homeowner’s pulse quite like plumbing emergency. A burst water pipe can cause significant damage to your home and everything in it. Homeowner claims for such an emergency average $5,000. A backed-up sewer line is worse, subjecting you and your family to noxious odors and bacteria. While…
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Plumber
No one wakes up on a Monday morning thinking, “I sure hope my toilet randomly quits flushing today. I just can’t wait to dip into my vacation fund for that repair!” But if you’re a homeowner, you’ll quite likely—at one time or another—find yourself in need of a plumber. Finding…
2019 Home Remodeling Trends
Ready or not, 2019 is here! If you’re hoping to give your home a bit of an update this year, make sure you don’t sleep on some of these gorgeous remodeling trends. From bold appliance colors to smart fridges, here’s what’s in style for 2019. Home Remodeling Trend 1: Minimalist +…
How to Prevent the 5 Most Common Plumbing Problems
“Oh, the joys of home ownership.” If you’ve owned a home for any length of time, you’ve probably uttered this phrase (sarcasm included). Sure, home ownership is part of the American Dream, but it also has its share of nightmares. Leaky basements, backed up toilets, broken water heaters… the list…
Remodeling 101: The Home Bar
Welcome to the next installment in our Remodeling 101 Series: The Home Bar! Turning your home’s basement into a dedicated space to host those holiday gatherings, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, and football games would be great, wouldn’t it? Adding a wet bar would make it even better! According to Home Advisor, depending…
6 Ways to Avoid Post-Holiday Travel Surprises at Home
The holidays call for time spent with family, near and far. When it’s your turn to hit the road for a holiday trip, the last thing you want to do is come back home to a mess. That said, a little planning can go a long way toward a happy…
Smart Gifts for Smart Homeowners
Picking out gifts can be overwhelming and exhausting. It’s tough to guess what friends and family members really want. Do you go with the latest craze, or choose something tried and true? We can’t speak specifically for the people on your gift list, but we’ve been working with homeowners for…