Most homebuyers recognize the importance of a home inspection when buying a house from a previous owner. Unfortunately, many people do not realize that a home inspection is equally important for new construction. Many buyers mistakenly believe a home inspection is a...
When you first hear how much a base home inspection costs, you may not think it sounds like very much money — especially if you're at the start of your home search process. Of course the problem is that when you hear all the additional options of the home inspection,...
A home inspection checklist is what prospective home owners or renters look at in a home to anticipate possible maintenance issues and/or whether a home is going to be safe to live in or not. Home inspections may be done by the prospective buyer or renter, a...
Most Americans want an energy-efficient home, and they're willing to make the necessary changes to help improve efficiency, whether it's changing their habits or buying more energy-efficient appliances. But reducing energy bills and making your home more efficient...
From self-driving cars to Snapchat, digital technology continues to transform almost every aspect of our lives. While these big-ticket smart items make the headlines, many homeowners are more interested in how smart technology can be used to increase their level of...
When your family outgrows your home's available space, moving to bigger digs isn't always the best option. Maybe you really love your current home. Perhaps you can't find a bigger home in your price range in the area of your choice. Whatever your reason for staying in...
5 Things To Remember About Lawn Improvement You've waited all winter for the chance to transform your lawn from that drab, frozen tundra into the lush, green oasis you know it can be. But this lawn improvement and transformation doesn't happen overnight, and...
Don't Overlook Need For Balanced Natural Light When homeowners think about improvements that can allow them to stay in their homes longer as they grow older, they may focus on things like grab bars in the bathroom or wider doorways to boost accessibility and...
With the holiday’s right around the corner, people across the country are getting ready to host parties, dinners and more. Could your home's interior use a refresh before the guests arrive, but you haven't settled on the right idea? The key is to select one or two-day...
By the holiday season in full swing and family and friends visiting from places near and far, you will have a checklist full of things to do. Make sure you freshen up your home right before friends and family arrive and make it simple with one ingredient you might...