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5 Home Maintenance Costs That Surprise First-Time Home Buyers
There are a lot of expenses that come along with owning a home. Many first-time homebuyers don’t realize that there are other costs to plan for along with the mortgage and utilities. Here are five home maintenance costs that might surprise first-time home buyers. HVAC...
5 Ways to Save Water at Home
We use water every day for bathing, washing, cleaning, and cooking. Reducing your water consumption will not only lower your utility bill, but it will also help conserve a valuable natural resource. Save water at home by following these tips. 1. Save Water at Home by...
Organize Your Closet in 5 Simple Steps
If you habitually fail to hang up your clothing or your closet is too full to find anything, this area needs some attention. With a little work and a clear goal in mind, you can easily organize your closet. Follow these steps to get your clothing storage under...
5 Ways to Practice Fire Safety at Home
When it comes to fire safety at home, you and your family should be prepared in the event there's a fire in your home. Fire awareness and prevention give your family the highest chance of averting or escaping a house fire. It’s up to you to make sure everyone in your...
9 Grilling Safety Tips for Summer Cookouts
Summer is the perfect time for cooking food on the grill. However, thousands of house fires are started each year in the United States by grills. Use these grilling safety tips to help you keep your home, pets, family, and yourself safe this summer. For Safety, Move...
Prepare Your Home Before Vacation
We spend our vacations relaxing with family and friends. Maybe you are looking forward to hiking in the mountains, spending time at the beach, or visiting relatives. You’re ready for a break, but how do you prepare your home before vacation? It's normal to be anxious...
Pros and Cons of Common Decking Materials
Learn About Decking Materials When you have a nice deck, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home to find a peaceful space to enjoy. A deck adds beautiful, usable outdoor space that’s great for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying family time. Like any major...
4 Commonly Missed Spots to Put on Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
It’s Time to Make a Spring Cleaning Checklist Warmer weather is just around the corner and it's time to freshen up your home for the change of seasons. Spring cleaning always includes the basics: vacuuming and mopping, scrubbing the bathrooms, and dusting all the...
Steps to Prevent Plumbing Leaks at Home
Plumbing issues are a common cause of water damage in the home. Big leaks create an easy-to-identify problem, but some leaks are small and hidden. These leaks have the potential to be just as damaging because the water will continue to spread until the problem is...
4 Reasons to Order a Pre-Listing Home Inspection Today
If you are planning to list your home for sale this spring, now is the time to order a pre-listing home inspection. Sellers often take steps to prepare for the real estate sales process, like improving curb appeal. However, the critical step of ordering an inspection...