Termites cause more than one billion dollars of damage to structures each year.  That’s more damage than fires, storms and earthquakes combined.  Homeowner's insurance will help recover losses from fires, storms, and earthquakes, but it is almost impossible to carry...

Even new homes can have construction defects that need to be addressed.  Therefore, it’s in the buyer’s best interest to obtain an unbiased independent third-party professional inspection. If you are building a new home, we offer ‘stage of construction inspections....

Q. Do I have to attend the inspection? We strongly recommend you attend the inspection.  You can ask questions directly as you learn about the condition of the home.  You can learn how its systems work and how to maintain them.  It will be the best...

Wet basement? Then start with your grading. A home should have a one-quarter inch per foot slope for the first ten feet away from the house. This will allow rainwater to divert away from the house. Mulch beds for flowers and bushes will not correct the problem. Mulch...

It’s almost Spring! There’s something special about springtime that makes the “honey do” lists grow as fast as the flowers. When you’re taking care of all of those important projects around your home, please be safe! Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is often the...

We all have some appliances in our home. It is very rare for someone to not have the basics such as a fridge and a stove, but often there are several more installed. Appliances can be quite expensive, but fortunately, they are built to last many years. Most likely,...

Who doesn’t love sitting around a cozy fireplace when the weather is colder? Not all homes, however, enjoy the benefits of a traditional fireplace so one solution to this is to install a factory-built fireplace. What are some of the advantages of choosing this kind of...

Social distancing, self-quarantine, flattening the curve. We’re adding all sorts of new phrases to our vocabulary this year. It could be that you’ve found yourself with more “at home” time than you expected. When that happens, what will you do with it? Here are some...

What type of siding does your home have? With so many different options out there, there are also various factors to take into consideration. For example, steel siding is very durable, vinyl siding is economical, and aluminum gives you a good balance between cost and...

Are you trying to cut down on your annual spending for your home upkeep? With any home, there will always be a lot of different ways in which you can save money, but have you considered how much money is lost from your water lines? How do water lines cost you money?...