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 »
Why Spring is the Best Time to Buy for New Homeowners A lack of inventory and high demand mean that housing prices aren’t likely to see a substantial change anytime soon, so when is the right time for a new homebuyer to start looking? March 4, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Inspection, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, kids, landscaping, moving, new homeowner, organization, real estate, 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 »
Mountain Home Maintenance Advice According to Home Inspectors Whether you’re a new homeowner acclimating to life a little higher above sea level, or you’re a long-time mountain dweller, here are some primary maintenance concerns worth tracking. November 13, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, landscaping, mold, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
What To Consider Before Getting A Pool Whether you’re a homebuyer looking at a property with a pool, or you’re a homeowner who is thinking of making a dynamic addition to their home, here are a few things to consider before getting a pool. April 3, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, landscaping, new homeowner, pool, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Pros and Con(do)s of Buying A Condo Condos are often regarded as a less expensive, more obtainable first home for young people. If you are in the market for home ownership, it would be valuable to review the pros and cons of buying a condo. February 6, 2023 By sma Home Decor, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, home exterior, home security, landscaping, lawn care, painting, pool, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: Clearing Vegetation Away from Your Home Whether you’re preparing for an inspection or just doing your own outdoor beautification project, clearing vegetation away from your home’s exterior is crucial for both cosmetic and maintenance purposes. July 25, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance foundation, gardening, homeowner, landscaping, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
Pet-Friendly Plants to Incorporate into Your Space If you’re a pet parent looking to become a plant parent, there are some things you should consider before selecting the perfect plant addition to your home. July 5, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety gardening, landscaping, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »