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 »
4 Ways To Keep Warm This Winter (Without Touching the Thermostat) Days are getting shorter, and accompanying that plummeting winter breeze is our annual heating bill homecoming. Here are four ways to keep warm for the holidays. November 21, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, HVAC, insulation, windows, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
What an Energy Audit Can Do for You The average household spends over $2,000 a year on energy expenses. One way that you can decrease your usage and spending is by having an energy audit performed. March 7, 2022 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance appliances, chimney, electrical, foundation, insulation, ventilation, walls, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Controlling Radon in Your Home During Winter During the winter, radon levels can spike indoors and pose even more of a threat to you. With January being Radon Action Month, it’s a great opportunity to lower your radon risk during the colder months. January 3, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety foundation, hvac, insulation, radon, ventilation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Should You Get a Storm Door? Aside from looks, what other purpose do storm doors serve? Are they a worthwhile purchase, or simply something you can go on without? June 7, 2021 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, insulation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Renovating Your Attic Into the Perfect Spare Room Trying to find enough space in your house for storage or entertaining is a common problem. So what else can you do to add space, and not break the bank? The answer might be right above your head. November 16, 2020 By sma DIY attic, insulation, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Best Maintenance Tips for Older Homes With all the charm that comes with old houses, they can also come with various problems. Although newer homes can succumb to these same issues, they often pose more of a threat to an older home. November 2, 2020 By sma Home Maintenance foundation, insulation, new homeowner, walls 0 0 Comment Read More »
What Does a Home Inspector Do? The process of buying or selling your home is a complex process. One of the most important steps that’s often overlooked is your home inspection. You may be familiar with the concept, but what does a home inspector actually do? January 7, 2020 By sma Home Inspection appliances, electrical, HVAC, insulation, plumbing 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 »
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, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, bathroom, electrical, insulation, kitchen, lighting, organization, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »