Transom Windows, Skylights, and the Benefits of Natural Lighting More and more, scientists, psychologists, and homeowners alike are realizing the value of natural lighting as people spend more and more time indoors and out of the sun. Let’s discuss some of the impacts natural lighting has on our bodies, and how home designers are working to bring more of the sunshine inside. August 26, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Decor, Home Maintenance, Safety lighting, mold, roof, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Your Home’s Best Defenses Against Air Pollution Between dangers like lead paint, asbestos, and carbon monoxide leaks, builders have come a very long way in eliminating harmful toxins within the home. Still, threatening elements continue to loom around the home, and although air pollution today is not as high as in the past, reducing indoor air contamination should be on every homeowner’s to-do list! April 22, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety mold, radon, ventilation, windows 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 »
Setting the Stage for Your Home Sale: DIY Home-Staging Tips Since the largest investment most people will make is their home, home staging is well worth the cost and time commitment. November 27, 2023 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance bathroom, bedroom, floors, home seller, kitchen, living room, painting, real estate, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Homeownership Is A Journey. But Are Container Homes the Answer? Are container homes just a quirky, trendy home alternative that’ll fade away in a few years, or can these lego houses make a practical impact that lasts? Let’s take a deeper dive into what makes these homes tick. November 20, 2023 By sma DIY, Safety home exterior, real estate, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Add To Your 2023 Resolutions This year, resolve to take better care of your home by practicing good home maintenance! Your home works hard to take good care of you, return the favor by starting with these simple steps. January 2, 2023 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance chimney, home exterior, HVAC, lawn care, roof, 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 »
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 »
Maintenance Minutes: How to Check for Window Leaks The most common issues that you will encounter with your property’s windows are problems stemming from water intrusion, difficulty opening and closing windows, and air leaks. June 13, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance homeowner, Maintenance Minutes Series, windows 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 »