The Importance of a Chimney Cap

The Importance of a Chimney Cap

Chimney caps are a relatively small and inexpensive thing to install, but they play a vital role in the safety of your home and chimney. The small piece of metal installed at the top of your chimney prevents numerous potential mishaps from occurring, including animals...
How Failing to Maintain Your Gutters Leads to Foundation Problems

How Failing to Maintain Your Gutters Leads to Foundation Problems

The foundation of your home isn’t just important because it’s what your home sits on; it’s also incredibly expensive to repair when damage occurs. Water weakens the foundation and leads to erosion, cracking, shifting and settling. What’s one of the sneakiest ways that...
3 Surprising Things That Affect Curb Appeal

3 Surprising Things That Affect Curb Appeal

As a realtor, you want to encourage your home sellers to invest in the right things to get their home on and off the market as quickly as possible. One of the most critical parts of a house is evaluated before the car is put in park—the exterior. Investing in curb...
What Your Home Sellers Should Re-Inspect After a Major Storm

What Your Home Sellers Should Re-Inspect After a Major Storm

When preparing to list a home, many home buyers have the most critical and expensive pieces of the property inspected—the roof, the chimney, the foundation and more. However, a major storm can completely change the safety of these essential parts of a home. It’s...
When Is It Time for an Air Duct Cleaning?

When Is It Time for an Air Duct Cleaning?

Air duct cleaning is an essential part of maintaining your home, but it can be hard to tell when you’re overdue for a visit from Clean Sweep Maryland. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends a professional cleaning every 3-5 years, but some conditions...
The Basics of Slate Roofing

The Basics of Slate Roofing

As a realtor, you probably see almost every type and quality of roofing imaginable, from roofs that seem to have more bare spots than shingles to traditional composite shingles. However, many realtors lack experience with slate roofing. This high-quality roofing...