A fire can rage through your home at a moment’s notice, and it can cause a significant amount of damage in a very short period of time. Damage from the flames, intense heat, smoke and soot can cause tens of thousands of dollars or more in some cases, and a severe fire event can result in a total loss for the homeowner.
Spring Cleaning: Follow Our Handy Guide to Organizing Your Garage, Basement and Attic
Spring is not far off, and your garage, basement and attic need your attention. From sweeping cobwebs to throwing out old, useless junk and organizing family photos, spring cleaning is essential to keeping a tidy house. Follow our handy guide to organizing your garage, basement and attic.
Taking an Extended Vacation? Renting Your Home to Long-term Tenants is a Great Option
If you have the luxury of taking an extended vacation, you may have your sights set on adventure and relaxation. However, you also need to consider the practicality of leaving behind your home and belongings for an extended period of time. A great idea is to take on a long-term tenant for your home, and there are a number of benefits that you can enjoy by doing this.
All About Radon: How to Test Your Home for Radon Gas and What to Do if You Find It
If you are concerned about the presence of radon in your home, you are not alone. The fact is that radon is an invisible, odorless gas that may be found in buildings around the world.
Home Security in 2015: Here’s How New Technology Can Keep You Even Safer
As homeowners’ efforts to secure their homes become more sophisticated, the fact is that criminals are also becoming more sophisticated. There are several new products on the market that you may consider installing and implementing in your home to improve security going forward.
Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”
Renting a home is a good option for some, but buying a home just might be the best thing for you. Let’s take a look at some big advantages to buying a house that will help you get out of your renting rut and focus more on your future.
Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell
Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.
Trying to Sell a Home with Tenants Still Living Inside? These 3 Tips Will Make Your Life Easier
Are you thinking about selling a home that you have rented out for some additional revenue? In today’s blog post we’ll explore how to sell your home while you’re renting it out to tenants and share three tips that can make the process a bit easier.
First-Time Condo Buyer? What to Expect from Your New Homeowners Association
Every owner of condominium property automatically becomes a member of a homeowners association, otherwise referred to a “HOA” throughout the United States or a “Strata” in Canada. With that membership come certain rights and responsibilities.
Winter is Here: Prepare Your House with These Three Home Maintenance Tips
With colder temperatures starting you’ll need to spend an hour or two getting your home ready to deal with the possibility of harsher weather and below-freezing temperatures, depending on where you live. Let’s take a look at a few quick home maintenance tips that will help you get your house ready for the cold of winter.