It can become a real problem for homeowners when the beautiful landscaping they have spent so long cultivating suddenly starts being attacked by wildlife. If this happens to you, then you will understand the frustration. But what can you do to discourage wildlife from...

Home inspectors frequently emphasize the importance of maintaining a home's gutters and downspouts. Why? Well, for one thing, just a few inches of rain can produce thousands of gallons of water runoff – this must be channeled away from the home, more importantly, the...

Managing money wisely is something we all need to be conscious of, especially now. But, with all the credit available to us in the past, we may have acquired a history of poor spending which can affect our credit score. Is this something to be concerned about? While a...

In our first blog of the month, we are going to talk about fire safety, specifically smoke detectors. Naturally, doing all you can to prevent a fire is the most important part of fire safety, and being alerted to one as quickly as possible is essential. Smoke...

The garage is one of the areas in your home with the highest potential for fire. It is easy to understand why when you think about the things we normally keep in there. Gas canisters, cleaning supplies, painting and decorating supplies, not to mention garden equipment...

At times the need may arise for you to enter the crawlspace under your house. Before you do, though, you must make sure you are prepared for the things you could encounter in a space like this. Here are some of them: There may be numerous hazards lurking in an...

Many factors contribute to poor indoor air quality. Your home's air conditioning system may be one of those factors. With that in mind, let's discuss one way to maintain your home's a/c system and contribute to a healthy indoor environment. The a/c systems filters...

We generally see a spike in home cooling costs when the temperature starts to rise, and it may become difficult to deal with the extra expense. So, are there any ways we can lower these costs while at the same time keeping our homes at a pleasant temperature? One...

Are you just getting settled into your new home? After the stress of moving, you will probably want to have a little time to get organized. Of course, you may not want to get started on any new home-related tasks straight away, but the sooner you can establish a home...

Are you thinking about buying your first home? As this can feel like a very overwhelming process, we thought we would help answer a few questions that you may have about the home inspection, which is an important part of this process. Why does a house need to be...