Water damage is something that most homeowners will deal with at some point in their time owning a house, but it is good to take every step possible to avoid it in the first place. The most common cause for a flooded basement is found in the back of your washing...

One of the things that help most of us to relax and unwind is a hot shower. There is something special about it, but some homeowners have issues that prevent them from enjoying a shower at the temperature they would like. Some showers just don’t get hot enough but...

More and more people have been hit by economic uncertainty. Whether this has been true for you or not, the fact remains that we all could use some advice on how to reduce expenses. Here are just a few simple tips for saving money while shopping for groceries that you...

When the market is hot, it oftentimes becomes a “seller’s” market. This means that the sellers have most of the negotiating power because of the high demand for homes – usually spurred on by low inventory on the housing market. When this happens, many times people...

A house fire is never a situation that a homeowner wants to find themselves in. While most are prepared with smoke detectors, many homeowners have agreed that they do not have a proper fire escape plan in place for their family. If this unfortunate event should ever...

Some might assume that using a plunger is so easy that anyone can do it, and while it is true that you don’t need to be trained or certified to use a plunger, there are some common mistakes that many make when using a plunger. For example, if the toilet bowl is too...

Choosing the perfect couch that fits in just right, and also lasts, can be very challenging. Especially when there seem to be so many options, making the decision very overwhelming. Really though, all you need to consider is three things. First, look at your home and...

Do you like to take a steaming hot shower? Many do, but there is a certain point where the heat goes from comfortable to too hot. It is actually possible to have water come out of the showerhead that is so hot it scalds your skin in a few minutes. I’m sure no one...

It may not seem like much, but the hangers you put your clothes on are worth investing in quality. You don’t want to ruin a beautiful dress or quality suit because you put them on a bad hanger. Wire hangers, for example, just aren’t sturdy enough to properly hold your...

So, you’ve had your home inspected that you are selling, and your buyer’s inspector found some serious issues with your home, now what? Are you obligated to take care of all these items on the report? Well, the short answer is no, a Home Inspection in no way obligates...