Building Permits: Why You Need One and How to Get It While it’s true that building permits can be a pain, they actually serve a very important role that makes the process worthwhile. We’ll explain why building permits are a thing, why you need one and how to get one. August 22, 2019By sma DIY electrical, plumbing 0 0 Comment
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, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Home Maintenance electrical, home exterior, hvac, new homeowner, summer 0 0 Comment
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, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety basement, electrical, first time homeowner, foundation, moving, new homeowner, plumbing, real estate, roof 0 0 Comment
8 Inexpensive Home Upgrades You Can Do in a Weekend Looking for an inexpensive way to give your home an upgrade? Try any of these ideas for a new look and feel that won’t break the bank. February 8, 2019By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Home Maintenance appliances, bathroom, electrical, home exterior, lighting, painting 0 0 Comment
Are Electric Blankets Safe? Here's What Experts Have to Say Electric blankets have come a long way since the first automatic model hit the market in 1936. But even with the modern versions of today, is it really a good idea to curl up under an electric blanket at night? We’ve done our research, and here’s what you need to know. January 29, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Safety appliances, bedroom, electrical, living room, pets, winter 0 0 Comment
10 New Year's Resolutions for Your Home Want to make 2019 the best year yet? It all starts with a happy home. Putting even one or two of these 10 household New Year’s resolutions into practice can help you create a healthy space for making all your dreams realities. January 11, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, bathroom, electrical, insulation, kitchen, lighting, organization, winter 0 0 Comment
How to Set Up Holiday Lawn Inflatables with Care If you’re planning to make a larger than life statement with inflatable ornaments this year, you’ll want to keep in mind these best practices for setup, care, safety and takedown. November 30, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Just for Fun electrical, entertaining, home exterior, landscaping, winter 0 0 Comment
Top Five Problems Revealed During a Home Inpsection Purchasing a house is a major decision, and a home inspection report can be used to assist in the decision-making process. Here are some of the more common issues found during a home inspection. November 7, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Safety electrical, home exterior, HVAC, landscaping, new homeowner, plumbing, real estate, roof 0 0 Comment
How to Flush Your Hot Water Heater the Easy Way We’ll bet on the fact that you haven’t thought about flushing your hot water heater in awhile—if ever. But, while it’s one of those tasks that’s easy to forget, it’s necessary for maintaining an efficient system that lasts for the duration of its life expectancy. August 30, 2018By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, electrical, insulation, plumbing 0 0 Comment
How Long Your Appliance Will Last Whether you’re getting ready to move into your new home with its own set of aging appliances, or you’re just taking stock of the ones you already own, it’s helpful to know just how much life they have left in them. August 10, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Home Maintenance appliances, basement, electrical, HVAC, kitchen, laundry 0 0 Comment