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  • Common mistakes people make when buying a home

    Common mistakes people make when buying a home

    Are you planning to buy a home?  While this is an extremely exciting time in anyone’s life, the process is not without pitfalls and potential risks. Here are some tips to avoid making some common mistakes during the process that could cost you big. Don’t try to navigate the process alone The home buying process…

  • What are the most common places to find mold?

    What are the most common places to find mold?

    We often get asked what the most common areas we find mold growth are and what can be done to prevent these issues from occurring.  While it’s true that mold growth can be found in many different parts of your home, and for a variety of reasons, some causes are much more common than others.…

  • How to prevent mold from coming back

    How to prevent mold from coming back

    Mold issues can occur for a variety of reasons, from water leaks to high humidity.    All these mold problems have one thing in common however – that you want them to go away and not come back. That’s why it’s so important to address the underlying cause of a mold issue as part of a…

  • Kitchen cleaning hacks that save time

    Kitchen cleaning hacks that save time

    As one of the most used rooms in the house, it’s no surprise that kitchens can get messy.  In fact, with so much activity, it may seem like keeping your kitchen clean is an impossible feat. It may surprise you to hear that even the pros have difficulty keeping such an active space clean, especially…

  • Tips for safe Trick-or-Treating!

    Tips for safe Trick-or-Treating!

    Amidst all of the candy and fun, there are a few things that parents should be watchful for. Here are some Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips to ensure that those little ghosts and ghouls have a wonderful time! Costumes and candy – for a kid, it doesn’t get much better than that, does it? Unfortunately, amidst all…

  • What to do if your pipes freeze

    What to do if your pipes freeze

    Frozen pipes can go from being an inconvenience to a disaster in no time at all. Here are some tips for preventing and thawing your frozen pipes! Have you ever turned on the faucet to find that nothing was coming out? These cold Northeastern PA winters can take a toll on any home, but particularly…

  • Could Your Home Be Making You Sick?

    Could Your Home Be Making You Sick?

    How clean is your air? If you’re like us, you probably spend a lot of time at home, and while you keep the house clean and tidy, often it’s what you can’t see that can be the biggest problems. This is particularly true of indoor air quality, so here, we would like to address some…

  • Stress-free holiday cooking tips

    Stress-free holiday cooking tips

    Are you hosting a holiday party and want it to be as stress-free as possible? Here’s how! Hosting a holiday get together or party can be daunting. Between decorating, cooking, and welcoming guests, you can quickly feel overwhelmed and a bit frazzled. It happens to the best of us! But your holiday celebrations don’t need…

  • Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

    Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

    Whether Mother Nature brings several feet of snow or only an inch, improper shoveling can result in serious injury. Here are some tips for safely clearing your driveways, sidewalks, and paths! While snow can be beautiful as it comes down, after the storm is another thing entirely as we get the shovels out and begin…

  • Radon: The Silent Danger!

    Radon: The Silent Danger!

    Radon is invisible, odorless, and tasteless. So, how do you know if you have a Radon issue in your home, and what can be done about it? Being the leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., the health toll of cigarette smoke is well known. In the case of cigarette smoke, it’s easy to…