Why Icicles Form (And What You Should Do About It) Living in colder climates has its own benefits. Sledding, building snowmen, and cozying up in the evenings with a cup of hot cocoa can make winter a magical time, but certain icons of the season can “point” towards surprising dangers. That’s right, we’re talking about icicles! December 2, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety attic, home exterior, insulation, roof, ventilation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Home Design History: The Bauhaus What exactly has made Bauhaus designs so impactful, and where can its influence still be seen today? Let’s take a jaunt down memory lane to find out! June 17, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Decor home exterior, living room, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
3 Ways to Get Your Kids Playing Outdoors this Summer With the school year coming to a close, the time is now to prepare for outdoor activities. If you don’t want your kids glued to their screens all summer, here are a few ideas that just might encourage them to spend more time out of the house. May 20, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun home exterior, kids, landscaping, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Homeowners Are Re-thinking the American Lawn: Is It Time for A Change? To get a better idea of why someone would want to move away from their grass lawns, let’s discuss where today’s lawn came from in the first place and why a change may be in store. April 8, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Inspection, Home Maintenance garden, home exterior, landscaping, lawn care 0 0 Comment Read More »
Unconventional Places to Hide Eggs and Easter Baskets (Without Putting Your Kids in Danger, Mostly) If your egg hunts are a bit too bland or easy for your kids, or if you’d like to ratchet up the competition a bit this year, here are some outside-the-box strategies and hiding spots that should make this Easter a memorable one! March 25, 2024 By Melisa Rana Holiday, Just for Fun, Safety entertaining, home exterior, kids, roof, spring 0 0 Comment Read More »
7 Places Where Mold Can Hide Inside Your Home Mold thrives in dark, moist, and warm environments, which means that issues in certain lesser trafficked areas of the home can easily get out of hand. Check and clean out these areas to cover some of mold’s best hiding spots inside the home. February 19, 2024 By Melisa Rana Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Safety attic, basement, ceiling, chimney, floors, garage, home exterior, HVAC, landscaping, mold, plumbing, roof, ventilation, walls 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Build a Treehouse Without Hurting Your Tree To create a memorable hideaway that doesn’t sacrifice the health of your tree, keep these points in mind. February 5, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Safety home exterior, kids, landscaping 0 0 Comment Read More »
What to Expect: How Long Does a Typical Home Inspection Take? Frequently, our inspectors are asked, " How long does a home inspection take?" Let's review some factors that can impact the duration of the inspection process. December 18, 2023 By sma Home Inspection attic, electrical, first-time homeowner, home exterior, HVAC, insulation, landscapting, mold, plumbing, radon, real estate, roof, ventilation, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to be a Good Host During the Holidays In preparation for the holidays, here are a few extra things that you can do to go above and beyond making your out-of-town guests feel welcome! December 11, 2023 By sma Cleaning Tips, Holiday, Home Decor, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun, Safety entertaining, home exterior, kids, living room, organization, roof, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Will Your Next Home Be Printed? If you’re curious to find out what your future home will look like, let’s discuss the process of 3D-printed homes! December 4, 2023 By sma Home Maintenance, Just for Fun electrical, home exterior, plumbing, real estate, walls 0 0 Comment Read More »