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Under-home crawlspaces are not the nicest part of a property. However, the need to go in there occasionally arises. So, are you ready for what you may encounter when entering an under-house crawlspace? Here are just a few of the potential hazards to be prepared for: A...

When moisture seeps into your home, it can produce all manner of problems ranging from poor air quality and mold to structural damage. If left undetected, moisture intrusion can become an expensive problem to fix. So, the following are just some of the most common...

The fall and winter months often require us to do a lot of cleanup work in our yards. It is also a good time to do extra jobs like gutter cleaning, etc. All of this may require the use of a ladder. So, here are a few reminders about using a ladder safely and how to...

A fireplace can transform a room into a warm and cozy space, but if your home does not have one, does that mean it is an impossible dream? No. In fact, you may be able to do so with the use of a factory-built fireplace. Factory-built fireplaces are generally made up...

Keeping a house well maintained is essential for preventing large, expensive repairs. One area of regular maintenance that a home inspector will often highlight is cleaning the gutter system. Why is this so important? One reason is that just a few inches of rain on a...

Do you remember the last time you had your house inspected? If you say it was when you bought the property, you are not alone, as this is the case with most homeowners. However, if you have lived in your home for many years, you may want to consider having an...

Most people these days want to live in a home that has as much natural light as possible. However, many older homes were not designed to have a lot of natural light. If you live in an older property and would like to incorporate more natural light into it what are...

Homes that use forced air for their heating and cooling have ducts running throughout the structure. These vents are essential for the efficient operation of an HVAC system, but over time debris and dust can build up inside of the vents and prevent airflow as well as...

Do you know all that insulation does for your home? It insulates both heat exchange and sound. This means that if you don’t have sufficient insulation, your home will be noisier and cost more to keep warm/cool depending on the season. So what is sufficient insulation?...

Woodpeckers can do quite a bit of damage to a home if they are insistent on digging into it. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot you as a homeowner can do about the bird, since they are protected, but you can do your best to discourage them from coming back to your...