Is Solar Worth It? Almost 4 percent of all U.S. homes are powered by solar panels. The benefits of a lower energy bill and reducing your carbon footprint has made the switch to solar an easy decision. January 31, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance electrical, home exterior, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Handle Mold in Your Attic Attic mold is one of the most common maintenance issues, with thousands of homes each year requiring an infestation removal. Luckily, there are ways for you to stop mold before it appears. June 14, 2021 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety attic, mold, roof, ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Getting Your Gutters in Shape for Spring and Summer Your gutters do a lot of work to protect your home, and it’s essential that they’re in top condition. One of the things at the top of your spring cleaning list should be to prepare your home’s drainage system. April 5, 2021 By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, roof, spring, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Renovating Your Attic Into the Perfect Spare Room Trying to find enough space in your house for storage or entertaining is a common problem. So what else can you do to add space, and not break the bank? The answer might be right above your head. November 16, 2020 By sma DIY attic, insulation, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
Here’s What You Should Know about Removing a Chimney Did you know that fireplaces that sit unused can become a safety issue. If you’re a homeowner or renovator, here's how can you cut out that old smokestack to update your property. September 8, 2020 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety chimney, living room, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
Have an Old Tree in Your Yard? Look Out for These Hidden Issues Just with any landscaping in your outdoor space, tall, old trees bring their own set of challenges. Here are a few things to keep an eye out for when it comes to your yard’s oldest trees. August 10, 2020 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety foundation, landscaping, roof 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 »
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 »
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 »
Common Home Fixes: When You Can DIY and When to Hire a Pro Being a homeowner can be confusing these days, at least when it comes to DIY projects. With so many shows, guides, and experts seemingly ready to walk you through the most difficult of undertakings, is there any limit to what the average homeowner can do? March 6, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Home Maintenance bathroom, guest post, landscaping, plumbing, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »