When buying or selling a home, a creepy crawlspace is a common “road block” to a smooth closing. The crawlspace, as the name implies, is typically a very confined space that may house your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System and ductwork, electrical wires, Continue Reading
It’s not all Smoke and Mirrors
What is third-hand smoke? Third-hand smoke is the residue left behind on our bodies (ie. hair, skin, finger tips, etc.), clothing, furniture, carpet, walls, ceilings, trim, etc. Studies claim that third-hand smoke clings to surfaces and reacts with air to further break Continue Reading
What’s In Your Water?
Some of us take the quality and purity of our tap water for granted. However, the recent news of contaminated drinking water in Flint, Michigan has stirred some nationwide concerns about the state of our public water infrastructure. We need to realize that government is not Continue Reading
For Sale by Homer
Homer decided it was time to sell his house. He'd put in plenty of elbow grease over the years and his home had a lot to offer. Surely it would sell for top dollar. He didn't need to hire a realtor, he could sell it himself. How hard could it be? He didn’t need access to Continue Reading
Wake Up with a Carbon Monoxide Alarm
What is carbon monoxide? According to the EPA, carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas resulting from incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons that interferes with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues and causes adverse health effects. As of Continue Reading
The REAL Truth about VA Loans
OK, so maybe that graphic is a little dramatic... But it made you look, didn't it? That's the point! VA Loans continue to be the most misunderstood mortgage program in America. Only 15% of veterans take advantage of the benefits. What's up with that? How can we assure our Continue Reading
Get your Mind in the Gutter
Gutters provide specific aesthetic and functional roles that should not be overlooked in protecting one of your biggest investments. Unfortunately, most people don’t know enough about gutter selection, sizing and proper ways to divert water away from the foundation. Continue Reading