Spiders, Silverfish, and Termites: DIY Solutions for Ridding Your Home of Infestation Homes can become infested by a wide range of the creepy and crawly-variety. For homeowners who would like to deal with their bug problems now rather than later, here are a few DIY solutions for dealing with bugs. August 7, 2023 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance bathroom, first-time homeowner, new homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »
Does a House Have to “Pass” Inspection to be Sold? To get a better idea of what a home inspection report is and how it prepares buyers for homeownership, let’s discuss the essentials of home inspections. June 26, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, home seller, new homeowner, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
Are Appliances Checked During A Home Inspection? Home appliances are a major factor in the safety and functionality of a home, of course, so home-buyers are frequently concerned with how much insight they can expect in this area from their home inspection report. June 19, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance appliances, bathroom, kitchen, new homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »
Home Maintenance Items to Prioritize After Your Inspection To review the differences between which features should be addressed as soon as possible and which can be put off until later on, here are your home maintenance priorities post-inspection. May 22, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety attic, electrical, foundation, HVAC, mold, new homeowner, radon, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
American Architecture: Touring Regional Styles in the US The United States has a rich history of architecture that draws influence from many different parts of the globe. Today, let’s take a brief tour of some of the United States’ favorite architectural styles. May 15, 2023 By sma Home Decor, Just for Fun first-time homeowner, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Why Do The Suburbs All Look Alike? The truth behind this phenomenon finds its beginnings nearly eighty years in the past, when a sudden need for housing led to an innovation that was too good not to replicate. May 8, 2023 By sma Just for Fun entertaining, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Why Is Vinyl Flooring So Popular? Should Homeowners Be Concerned? Anyone familiar with the home real estate market has surely experienced the impressive prevalence of vinyl flooring. For some designers and homebuyers, the massive footprint of vinyl is a frustrating turn. May 1, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Decor, Home Maintenance, Safety first-time homeowner, floors, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Did You Skip Your Buyer’s Inspection? If market conditions forced you to skip your buyer’s inspection and you are searching for options, look no further! In this article, we outline the best steps for homeowners who missed their home inspection. April 24, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety mold, new homeowner, radon, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Tiny Homes: A Forgotten Fad Or A Major Movement? For those wondering what the draw is and whether the movement has already passed by, here is a bit more information about the absolutely endearing tiny home. April 17, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Inspection, Just for Fun entertaining, moving, new homeowner, organization, real estate 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 »