Adding Value to Your Home with a Weatherized Porch A screened porch can be the perfect place to relax and entertain guests during the warmer months of the year. Here are some tips on converting your current porch to an all-weather oasis. August 18, 2020By sma DIY, Home Decor foundation, home exterior, landscaping 0 0 Comment
Home Accessibility: Finding the Right Home and Making It Perfect for Your Needs Living with a disability or mobility issue is never easy, but you can make it much more manageable by prioritizing home accessibility. Here are some things to consider. October 10, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Safety bathroom, home exterior, kitchen, moving, real estate 0 0 Comment
Just for Fun: Our 9 Most Dreaded Home Maintenance Tasks No matter how long you’ve been a homeowner, some tasks never get any easier. Whether dirty, tedious or tricky, you just can’t get past the “uggggh” factor and end up putting them off as long as possible. Recently, we quizzed our NPI corporate staff on their most dreaded home maintenance chores. October 2, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun bathroom, home exterior, lawn care 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
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, 2019By sma Home Maintenance ceiling, home exterior, insulation, mold, roof 0 0 Comment
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, 2019By sma Home Maintenance, Safety bathroom, first time homeowner, home exterior, kitchen, moving, new homeowner 0 0 Comment
How to Revive a Tired Deck This Summer If your deck looks like it took a beating last winter, don’t worry—there’s still time to get it looking great in time for company. Just follow these simple steps for cleaning and re-staining your deck and get ready to show it off! May 17, 2019By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance home exterior, spring 0 0 Comment
How to Clean Outside Your House the Right Way Spring cleaning season is in full swing, but if you’re like a lot of people you don’t pay a lot of attention to the outside of your house. From power-washing your driveway to taking care of mildewed siding, here are our top tips for cleaning the outside of your house for maximum curb appeal. April 30, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance home exterior, landscaping, lawn care, spring 0 0 Comment
The 9 Best Household Uses for Bleach Bleach is a classic solution for taking care of myriad cleaning projects around the house. It’s so ubiquitous, in fact, that we’re betting there are some uses that you don’t even know about yet. Check out these nine ways to use bleach for your toughest household tasks. February 22, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Cleaning Tips, DIY bathroom, home exterior, kids, kitchen, laundry 0 0 Comment
Find the Best Painter's Tape for Your Projects When you stop and think about it, painter’s tape could mean the difference between a sloppy DIY job and a professional-quality look. Here’s all you need to know about choosing the best variety of tape for your next project. February 19, 2019By NPI Marketing Team DIY home exterior, painting 0 0 Comment