How to Remodel Your Basement on a Budget Whether you are a new homeowner looking to make some alterations or you’re finally ready to make your dream home a reality, there is no project as impactful than a complete basement remodel. March 20, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Decor basement, ceiling, floors, new homeowner, painting, walls 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Paint a Home’s Exterior (And When To Hire a Professional) A fresh coat of paint is a great way to solve these aesthetic issues, but paint has many other benefits for a home’s exterior! Here are a few things every homeowner should know when considering a home exterior makeover. March 13, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance fall, home exterior, home seller, new homeowner, painting, spring, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Property Inspections Are Reaching New Heights With Drones In the property inspection industry, a tool that’s finding its way into many inspectors’ tool belts and may be revolutionizing the field is the drone. March 6, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety home seller, moving, new homeowner, real estate, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
How To Stop Burglars In Their Tracks When You're On Vacation Leaving your home for an extended period can be stressful. Taking some precautions prior to your time away is the best way to ensure you’ll have peace of mind to enjoy your vacation to its fullest! February 27, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Safety home security, spring, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Why Hardwood Floors Are Awesome (And How To Keep Them That Way) For many new homeowners, installing hardwood floors is at the top of their to-do list. Here are a few benefits of hardwood floors, along with some strategies to maintain them. February 20, 2023 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Decor, Home Maintenance bedroom, floors, living room, office 0 0 Comment Read More »
How To Show Your Home You Care Considering everything that our homes do for us, we should take every opportunity to give back! Going above and beyond with home care can extend the lives of crucial systems, and mitigate potential breakdowns. February 13, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety first-time homeowner, home exterior, kitchen, laundry, new homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Pros and Con(do)s of Buying A Condo Condos are often regarded as a less expensive, more obtainable first home for young people. If you are in the market for home ownership, it would be valuable to review the pros and cons of buying a condo. February 6, 2023 By sma Home Decor, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, home exterior, home security, landscaping, lawn care, painting, pool, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
How Zoning Laws Affect Your Home There are some limiting factors that every homeowner should be aware of before starting any ambitious projects. Let’s break down what they are, and how they might affect your next home improvement project. January 30, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety home seller, moving, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Home Features That Ward Off Radon: A Guide for Homebuyers Ultimately, only a certified professional can be relied upon for an active radon test. However, there are a few features in homes that naturally fend off high radon levels in the household. January 23, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Safety attic, foundation, home seller, radon, real estate, ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How To Locate Your Valve Shutoffs If you don’t know already, here are some quick tips for how to locate valve shutoffs for both your water line and your gas line. January 16, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety first-time homeowner, Maintenance Minutes Series, new homeowner, plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »