Why Icicles Form (And What You Should Do About It) Living in colder climates has its own benefits. Sledding, building snowmen, and cozying up in the evenings with a cup of hot cocoa can make winter a magical time, but certain icons of the season can “point” towards surprising dangers. That’s right, we’re talking about icicles! December 2, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety attic, home exterior, insulation, roof, ventilation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
What Happens When You Pour Grease Down the Drain? The truth is that fats, oils, and grease can cause a litany of problems for your city, your environment, and even your pocket book if they aren’t disposed of in the right way. So, before you switch on your oven and plug away at your next feast, let’s discuss exactly what happens when your cooking grease makes its way down the kitchen drain. November 18, 2024 By Melisa Rana Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Safety Kitchen, Plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »
Millennials Are the Largest Group of Homebuyers Today: What Are They Looking For? In spite of these hurdles, it seems that the wait is over. Millions are finally feeling comfortable transitioning from renter to owner, and their unique needs are having an effect on which properties are most sought after. Let’s take a closer look at exactly what this generation is looking for in their homes! November 4, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Decor, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, home security, kids, new homeowner, pets, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
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 »
The Home Inspection Report: How to Utilize the Homebuyer’s Playbook For buying and maintaining a home, there is no tool as important or valuable as an inspection report. Today, let’s discuss how you can use your report for every step of the homeownership journey! August 12, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun first-time homeowner, home seller, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Healthy Home Tips: 5 Solutions for a Stinky House The human being is known to have five senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. While many might consider sight to be the most important sense for people in their everyday lives, scientists actually recognize smell as the “strongest sense.” July 15, 2024 By Melisa Rana Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, attic, mold, plumbing, radon, ventilation, walls 0 0 Comment Read More »
The 5 Biggest Problems with Crawl Spaces (And How to Address Them) There are many advantages to buying a home with a crawl space, but with each advantage, there’s also a concern homeowners should be aware of. Let’s discuss a few of the most common — and costly — issues you may encounter in that little space under your floorboards. July 1, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety basement, floors, foundation, mold, radon 0 0 Comment Read More »
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 »
6 Steps for Refinishing Your Furniture: A Beginner’s DIY Guide Refinishing wooden furniture is a fabulous way to give a piece new life, and although this task requires time commitment and determination, the basic knowledge required is not very demanding. May 6, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Home Decor, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, new homeowner, painting 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 »