Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful . . . but only if you remembered to clean out your chimney! As the days get shorter and we prepare to spend more time indoors, it’s important …
The Ultimate Checklist for Moving into a New Home
Every new homeowner looks forward to moving day, when they can finally get into their new house and make it their home. But moving is also a big deal, and a big process! Without the right planning steps, it has …
How to De-winterize Your House: A Step-by-Step Guide
Winterizing your house is important in cases where it will be vacant for extended periods of time — for example, when you’re leaving your vacation home for the season or leaving your main home to go on a months-long trip. …
Tips for Removing Common Stains and Odors in Your Home
No matter how well you take care of your home, certain stains and odors are hard to remove. It can be a frustrating problem — your home looks beautiful, but deep down that lingering smell in the kitchen or stain …
Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden This Fall
Just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean your growing season has to! There are plenty of vegetables you can plant in your garden during the fall that will germinate and grow all winter long, so take a …
How to Repair Scratches and Dings
House repairs can feel like a never-ending job, especially when small scratches and dings build up on furniture, floors, walls, and other places around the home. But we have good news: most of the time, there are easy fixes to …
The Quick Guide to Pre-Winter Home Maintenance
Did you know winter storms were responsible for a whopping $15 billion in damages in 2021? It’s why pre winter home maintenance is one of the most important responsibilities that comes with home ownership. Preparing your home for extreme weather …
Home Maintenance Plan After 1, 5, and 10 Years
Regular home maintenance is one of the most important responsibilities of home ownership. It prevents costly damage to your home, increases your home resale value, makes your home safer, and increases the overall quality of life you have living there. …
7 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid
Buying your first home is a huge milestone — and an exciting one! But it can also feel daunting at times. You have lots of decisions to make, and most of them have significant financial implications for your future. How …
9 Home Staging Tips for a Best-Value Home Sale
Staging a home means highlighting its best features and creating attractive, inviting spaces to make it more appealing to potential buyers. In the real estate world, home staging is like an art and a marketing strategy packed into one — …