With preparation, most things turn out better. You probably learned this lesson when you were in school, but even as adults, many of us don’t apply it. Take a home inspection, for example. No one wants a home inspection to take a lot of time, so there are many simple...

In many neighborhoods, neighbors try to have the nicest lawn around. It is not a simple job, and a well manicured, healthy lawn does not happen on its own. Your lawn needs the right nutrition, water, sunlight and cut to look good. One of the most common mistakes...

Are you planning some upcoming home maintenance projects? What are some of the ways you can be sure you will not get ripped off by a dishonest tradesman? We have listed some of the things to watch out for to ensure you do not fall prey to a home repair scam. To start...

Who doesn’t like a nice, calm neighborhood? Unfortunately, we don’t all live in such an area, and even if we live in a calm area, it is possible that roadwork or other changes around us unexpectedly turn it into a noisy area. If that is the case for you, is there...

Perhaps you have noticed different options for drywall whilst looking for materials for your home. One of those options is paperless drywall. Let’s take a minute to compare this with traditional drywall and to consider which rooms of the home it would be good for. A...

There are many people who choose to rent their homes instead of buying one. If this is your situation, what lengths have you gone to with protecting your belongings? Although most homeowners have insurance for their properties, an alarming amount of people who rent...

There is nothing like having a beautiful driveway leading up to a home. After pulling in, then you step onto a well-maintained walkway that leads to the front door. Driveways and walkways are important parts of the appeal of our homes, and there are many different...

Are you selling a home? Many homeowners wait until they have a buyer and let the buyer hire an inspector - but then that puts your transaction at risk. If you are selling a home - consider a re-listing inspection, and this video shows you why:...

What is a house without a shrub or two. They dress up our home, make things appear more inviting, and help keep us happy. But too much vegetation around a house can be detrimental. How so? First of all, trees can be an issue if they are too close to a house. The roots...

Do you have carpeting in your home? Many people do. For decades, wall-to-wall carpeting was the flooring of choice. While carpeting can feel good to walk on, there can also be some issues with it as well. First of all, new carpeting has many chemicals in it that can...