How You Can DIY Common Fixes Around the Home Hiring a contractor for every small thing that happens around the home can quickly add up. Instead, it’s wise to know what you can do yourself and what truly needs a professional hand. Here are some tips and tricks to mastering basic DIY projects around your property. April 18, 2019By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety bathroom, HVAC, kitchen 0 0 Comment
Are Electric Blankets Safe? Here's What Experts Have to Say Electric blankets have come a long way since the first automatic model hit the market in 1936. But even with the modern versions of today, is it really a good idea to curl up under an electric blanket at night? We’ve done our research, and here’s what you need to know. January 29, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Safety appliances, bedroom, electrical, living room, pets, winter 0 0 Comment
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, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, bathroom, electrical, insulation, kitchen, lighting, organization, winter 0 0 Comment
A Christmas Story: Fighting the Furnace If you want to spend the holidays upstairs with your family, not down in the basement inventing curses that would make Santa shudder, just follow these tips to keep your furnace running at its best. December 17, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, basement, HVAC, winter 0 0 Comment
Top Five Problems Revealed During a Home Inpsection Purchasing a house is a major decision, and a home inspection report can be used to assist in the decision-making process. Here are some of the more common issues found during a home inspection. November 7, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Safety electrical, home exterior, HVAC, landscaping, new homeowner, plumbing, real estate, roof 0 0 Comment
Do You Really Need a Home Inspection? If you do a quick search on the Internet for “common mistakes by first-time home buyers,” you will find that not having a home inspection is always near the top of this list. Why is a home inspection such an important part of the process? October 11, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Safety first time homeowner, guest post, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment
How to Use a Candle: 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid It's a good idea to be aware of the hazards that come with having an open flame in the house. Believe it or not, it’s more than just knowing how to wield a lighter. October 3, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Home Decor, Just for Fun, Safety bathroom, bedroom, entertaining, kitchen, living room 0 0 Comment
Home Maintenance Myths You Shouldn't Bet On Sometimes, those home maintenance “shortcuts” you learned from your parents are anything but. Here’s a rundown of the worst offenders that can end up costing you in the long run. September 26, 2018By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, HVAC, insulation, landscaping, lawn care 0 0 Comment
How to Flush Your Hot Water Heater the Easy Way We’ll bet on the fact that you haven’t thought about flushing your hot water heater in awhile—if ever. But, while it’s one of those tasks that’s easy to forget, it’s necessary for maintaining an efficient system that lasts for the duration of its life expectancy. August 30, 2018By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, electrical, insulation, plumbing 0 0 Comment
5 Signs You Might Have a Foundation Problem Foundation issues can easily be one of the most expensive things you’ll deal with as a homeowner. Since literally everything rests on your foundation, you can see subtle signs that might spell foundation trouble all over your house—you just have to know where to look. August 15, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Safety ceiling, chimney, floors, foundation, home exterior, mold 0 0 Comment