How to Protect Your Home (While Staying Within Your Budget) Series My 4-week series is a must have for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you prepared for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you need to know when it comes to getting […]

The wear and tear on your home from outside elements each season is something you should never ignore as a homeowner.  Wind, ice, rain, and sun can cause damage over a period of time if left unchecked. Whether you’re living in a single-family home or a townhome, you need to schedule regular maintenance that tackles […]

Have you ever been the last one in the house to take a shower and there is no hot water left? It could happen when you have too many overnight house guests or have family members known for long hot showers!   But, what happens when your hot water heater stops working efficiently on a daily […]

No one plans to waste money purposely… but it happens, especially when it comes to our homes.   As a first-time homeowner (and even those who are more seasoned), you don’t want your excitement over a new home to crank-up your spending. Owning a home already adds new expenses when compared to renting.  And once […]

You never know if and when something will happen — whether it’s a catastrophe or something less destructive – so you need to be prepared! It’s essential to choose the right company, the right price, and the right coverage for your specific situation.   Keep in mind, homeowners insurance is really a collection of different kinds […]

Heard of radon?  Well, it’s a big deal!   It’s an odorless, colorless gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.  It can get trapped in our homes and be at such high levels that it can affect your health. And, you wouldn’t ever know it unless you tested for […]

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. You must have a CO detector if you have fuel-burning appliances in your home. And if you have such appliances on more than one level of your home, you should have a carbon monoxide detector on each […]

As a homeowner, you just never know when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home.  A home warranty can sound like a great solution to this dilemma, but is it really worth it? As a homeowner, you never know when you’ll get hit with an unexpected and sometimes expensive repair. For instance, when […]

Life gets busy and it’s so easy to let regular home maintenance fall off (or not make it) to your to-do list. Like many of us, you may remember and cram those projects into one week. Or, if you’re how I use to be, you’ll wait until the ish hits the fan, and you’re hit […]