How to Make Your Gutters Last as Long as Possible

How to Make Your Gutters Last as Long as Possible

Whenever you make an investment inside or outside of your home, you want to ensure that it lasts as long as possible. This is especially true when installing devices that help to protect the structural integrity and safety of the rest of your home, like gutters. Your...
The Importance of Air Duct Cleaning for Pet Owners

The Importance of Air Duct Cleaning for Pet Owners

Duct cleaning should be on every home seller’s checklist before listing their home on the market. While some homeowners can get away with not cleaning their ducts before moving, you should encourage all pet-owning home sellers to have a professional duct cleaning...
Why Is Your Chimney Leaking?

Why Is Your Chimney Leaking?

The recent thunderstorms and downpours have led many area residents to wonder if their chimneys have a leak problem. While the rain is awesome for cooling us off and keeping the lawn watered, the last thing that you want to encounter is a leaky chimney. The Symptoms...
What You Should Know About Your Liability for Unfinished Repairs

What You Should Know About Your Liability for Unfinished Repairs

Many real estate sales include a home inspection contingency, which details the buyer’s and seller’s options in the event that issues with the property are discovered during the home inspection. Having a thorough understanding of the inspection contingency clause and...
3 Signs You Should Upgrade Your HVAC System

3 Signs You Should Upgrade Your HVAC System

Warmer weather is here, and many homeowners are kicking air conditioning systems on for the first time only to find that the cool air they want to come out isn’t so cold. Spring is a great time to upgrade your HVAC system and replace it with something new or have...
How to Tell if a Fireplace Is Ready for Showing

How to Tell if a Fireplace Is Ready for Showing

Even in the warm months, the condition of a home seller’s fireplace will play a major factor in the home sale. An unsafe fireplace could require costly repairs before a buyer will agree to the purchase. An unattractive or non-functional fireplace could do more harm...