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  • What is that smell?

    What is that smell?

    Your nose can actually tell you a lot about your home that your eyes can’t see.  This is particularly true of property issues that may be hidden or that worsen over time gradually. Here are some tips for paying attention to your nose in order to identify potential issues as quickly as possible so that…

  • Open House Tips for Home Sellers

    Open House Tips for Home Sellers

    When selling your home, an open house or buyer walkthrough is an outstanding opportunity for potential buyers to see your home.  Not only are they able to see your entire house, both inside and out, but they can begin to picture themselves living there. Often, however, home sellers are unsure what they should do to…

  • What Mold Testing is best?

    What Mold Testing is best?

    When you’re concerned that there might be a mold problem in your home, there are a lot of questions and concerns that likely go through your head.  Do I really have a mold problem?  If I do, how bad is it?  How do I find out? The fact of the matter is that mold issues…

  • Is your attic over-insulated?

    Is your attic over-insulated?

    We realize that it may be strange to think that part of your house could be “too warm” in the winter, but it’s true!  In fact, while it surprises many homeowners, one of the most common causes of property damage is actually over-insulated attics… And we can certainly understand where property owners are coming from. …

  • Last minute Home Remodeling Ideas

    Last minute Home Remodeling Ideas

    Even though Summer is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still time to complete a home project or two.  Don’t let those home remodeling projects sit on your to-do list for another year when you can get them out of the way now! In fact, here are some home remodeling projects…

  • Top DIY Projects to Complete this Summer!

    Top DIY Projects to Complete this Summer!

    Summer is the perfect time to complete many of the home improvement projects that you’ve been eager to get finished all winter.  In fact, more than 60% of homeowners plan summer projects each year! Whether you’ve got a few things on your list or it’s a mile long, you want to make sure you’re maximizing…

  • Tips to clean your house in half the time

    Tips to clean your house in half the time

    Who doesn’t wish that they could get their house cleaning completed faster?  We know we do! Fortunately, there are a lot of tricks that we can learn from the pros that allow us to clean more efficiently and faster!  Here are a few of our favorites! Gather all of your cleaning supplies together It’s much…

  • 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.…

  • Why do Radon levels rise during the winter?

    Why do Radon levels rise during the winter?

    If you’ve tested your home for Radon at different times of the year, you probably noticed a spike in colder weather, but why is that?  Perhaps even more importantly, should this be a concern to you? Here are a few things that can contribute to a spike in your Radon levels during the winter: The…