Haunted Places Series: House of the Seven Gables

Location: Salem, MassachusettsArchitectural Style: Colonial, GeorgianBuilt: 1668 For our next entry in this year’s Haunted Places Series, get ready for falling leaves, a legendary author, and a set of infamous trials. This week, we visit the historic House of the Seven Gables. BackgroundIn the height of Puritan New England, Captain John Turner I constructed a […]

Haunted Places Series: Ohio State Reformatory

Location: Mansfield, OhioArchitectural Style: Romanesque RevivalBuilt: 1886–1910 There’s an eerie chill in the air and the souls of the restless are stirring. This can only mean one thing . . . the return of our haunted place series! Every year, we break from our usual content to visit some of the strangest, most unsettling locales […]

Maintenance Minutes: Clearing Vegetation Away from Your Home

Whether you’re preparing for an inspection or just doing your own outdoor beautification project, clearing vegetation away from your home’s exterior is crucial for both cosmetic and maintenance purposes. Excessive shrubbery around your property can cause clogged drains, damaged roofs, and trapped moisture pockets. These issues can cause problems to your home’s interior and could […]