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 sometimes expensive repairs for your home.  A home warranty can sound like a great solution to this dilemma, but is it really worth it? Home warranties have gotten a bad rap in the past, but like any warranty or insurance policy, the upfront […]

Are you just letting your homeowners insurance policy renew without giving it a second thought? If so, keep reading because how you live in your home and what possessions you own can change from year to year. Which could mean savings for you! It’s always a good idea to reassess your needs and consider any […]

With busy schedules, it’s easy to let regular home maintenance fall off your to-do list. Like many homeowners, you might try to cram certain projects into one weekend. Or worse yet, disaster strikes and you get hit with a large bill since you never got around to a minor task that turned into a major […]

With Earth Day around the corner on April 22nd, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can make our homes more “green.”   We’ve all come a long way since Earth Day started back in 1970, whether it’s being better about recycling at home or seeking out more eco-friendly products for purchases, and even […]

Both the inside and outside of your home could use a good once-over to make it look its best and keep it well-maintained. And that’s why “spring cleaning” and other seasonal prep work should be at the top of your to-do list for the weeks ahead. You want to fully enjoy your home and yard […]

It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy your [first or next or…] home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is totally normal!   But, you definitely don’t want to rely on luck or chance during the process. Everyone wants the “luck of the Irish” when looking for a home, […]

How to Move Up to Your Next Home with Ease — Week 5 My 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.  Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is a great resource. This time around, you’ve […]

Selling your home in the spring is usually best for most homeowners.  The time of year isn’t just blooming with flowers but also buyers! Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in full force throughout our area. Just about anyone who is looking for a home is hitting open houses. […]