The Importance of Maintaining Window Wells Improperly maintained wells can let in water when it rains or even allow dirt to cave in the opening. Here are some things you can do to protect your basement. April 14, 2020 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety basement, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Spring into Clean! Tips to Tidy Up Your Home An organized house can improve your mood and cleaning up is a great way to get rid of stress. These tips will help you get the most out of your sprucing up, and make your home a place of tidiness and relaxation. April 7, 2020 By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Safety organization, Spring 0 0 Comment Read More »
Spend Your Gift Card on These Home Improvement Tools If you still have a gift card from the holidays burning a hole in your wallet, we’re here to give you some ideas to spend it on. Here are some of the best home improvement tools you wouldn’t think to buy for yourself, but won’t know how you lived without. January 17, 2020 By sma Holiday, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun painting, roof, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Tell If You Have Hard Water Hard water. Soft water. If you’re not sure what the difference is, or what that difference means for your home, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain everything you need to know about hard water and how to tell if it’s an issue in your home. September 17, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance bathroom, kitchen, laundry 0 0 Comment Read More »
Downsizing Tips for Seniors: How To Make The Process Easier Living in a smaller home means less to take care of, smaller utility bills and mortgage payments, and the opportunity to stay safe and healthy in order to age in place. Here are a few tips to make the process easier. August 23, 2019 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety guest post, moving, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Your 7-Item Checklist for an Efficient Air Conditioner If there’s one thing you don’t want going out on you when you’re in the throes of summer, it’s your AC. Whether you use your home’s air conditioning system regularly or not, these maintenance tips will help you keep your system in great working order when the heat wave comes. July 10, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Home Maintenance electrical, home exterior, hvac, new homeowner, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Live in Hail Alley? How to Identify Roof Hail Damage and More When storms come through your area, sometimes the damage left behind is very apparent. A lot of the time it’s not, though, and you need a weather eye (sorry, couldn’t help it) to spot potentially serious damage. Here’s a rundown of places around your house to check for hail damage. July 3, 2019 By sma Home Maintenance ceiling, home exterior, insulation, mold, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Put Together Your First Household Tool Kit A tool kit is a necessity for any homeowner. Here's a list of fundamental tools that should be included with any beginner tool kit. June 27, 2019 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance first time homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »
After the Home Inspection: When to Request a Repair We’ll show you when you should request repairs to a home you’re looking at buying, and when asking for a repair could needlessly sink the deal. June 24, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety basement, electrical, first time homeowner, foundation, moving, new homeowner, plumbing, real estate, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Most Important Features for Your Wish List When Searching for an Accessible Home Some homes may already have accessibility features, while others may need some modifications. We’re here to help guide you through it all, from getting started to finding the perfect home and getting ready to move in. May 21, 2019 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety bathroom, first time homeowner, home exterior, kitchen, moving, new homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »