Property Inspections Are Reaching New Heights With Drones In the property inspection industry, a tool that’s finding its way into many inspectors’ tool belts and may be revolutionizing the field is the drone. March 6, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety home seller, moving, new homeowner, real estate, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
How To Stop Burglars In Their Tracks When You're On Vacation Leaving your home for an extended period can be stressful. Taking some precautions prior to your time away is the best way to ensure you’ll have peace of mind to enjoy your vacation to its fullest! February 27, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Safety home security, spring, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
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 »
Home Features That Ward Off Radon: A Guide for Homebuyers Ultimately, only a certified professional can be relied upon for an active radon test. However, there are a few features in homes that naturally fend off high radon levels in the household. January 23, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Safety attic, foundation, home seller, radon, real estate, ventilation 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 »
4 Things That Can Go Wrong With Your Chimney As the weather gets colder, there are some things to consider before starting that first fire. Chimneys are a too-often neglected home amenity, and there are a few hazards homeowners should be aware of. November 14, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety attic, chimney, home exterior, living room, ventilation, 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 »