Throwing the Perfect Backyard Get Together Before we know it, summertime will be here, and there’s nothing better than having your friends and family over for a backyard cookout. Here are some tips to create an entertaining night without a hitch. April 26, 2021 By sma Home Decor, Just for Fun entertaining, home exterior, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
5 Ways to Get Your Green Thumb in Gear this Spring April is Lawn and Garden Month, so what better time to start a new landscaping project? Try out these tips to turn your yard into a colorful explosion of flowers this spring and break your “cultivating curse.” April 12, 2021 By sma DIY, Just for Fun garden, home exterior, lawn care, spring 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 »
Fencing in Fido: What Material and Style is Best for Your Dog Creating a safe home extends to the furry friends that you have under your roof. Picking the right fence design is important in providing your pet their own safe place. February 1, 2021 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety garden, home exterior, landscaping, lawn care, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »
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, 2020 By sma DIY, Home Decor foundation, home exterior, landscaping 0 0 Comment Read More »
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, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Safety bathroom, home exterior, kitchen, moving, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
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, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun bathroom, home exterior, lawn care 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 »
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 »