How To Show Your Home You Care Considering everything that our homes do for us, we should take every opportunity to give back! Going above and beyond with home care can extend the lives of crucial systems, and mitigate potential breakdowns. February 13, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety first-time homeowner, home exterior, kitchen, laundry, new homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »
How Zoning Laws Affect Your Home There are some limiting factors that every homeowner should be aware of before starting any ambitious projects. Let’s break down what they are, and how they might affect your next home improvement project. January 30, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety home seller, moving, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How To Locate Your Valve Shutoffs If you don’t know already, here are some quick tips for how to locate valve shutoffs for both your water line and your gas line. January 16, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety first-time homeowner, Maintenance Minutes Series, new homeowner, plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »
Pet-Proofing Your Home for the Holidays Too often, pet owners choose to opt out of holiday decorations. This season, here are a few options to consider reentering the holiday with pet-safe decorations. December 12, 2022 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun, Safety new homeowner, pets, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
6 Great Gifts For First-Time Homeowners It's the season of giving, and for your family or friends that have gifted themselves their first homes, now is the perfect time to get them something to help them in their home-owning journey. November 28, 2022 By sma Holiday, Home Decor first-time homeowner, new homeowner, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Avoid Unwelcome Household Pests Before They Move In Even after diligent cleaning and regular house maintenance, pests know how to find a way inside. However, if you follow these few tips, you can ensure that your home remains pest-free. November 7, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, kitchen, new homeowner, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent in 3 Easy Steps A hidden fire hazard that’s often overlooked is the threat posed by clogged dryer vents. Luckily, the process of cleaning your dryer vent is an easy one that does not require the assistance of a professional. July 18, 2022 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, first-time homeowner, laundry, new homeowner, ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Storm-Proof Your Home from Inclement Weather A bad storm can bring about so many repairs. From broken windows to downed powerlines and trees. The best method of defense is to prepare for disaster before it occurs. May 16, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, new homeowner, roof, spring, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Best Advice For Buying A Fixer-Upper Home Buying a home is a big, exciting milestone. However, it can be a pricey undertaking. That’s why many first-time homebuyers consider an “as-is” fixer-upper home to renovate and repair themselves. April 18, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance guest post, homebuyer, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Carson Dunlop Acquires National Property Inspections, Inc. National Property Inspections, Inc. is pleased to announce that Carson Dunlop has recently acquired our organization. April 4, 2022 By sma Home Inspection home seller, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »