Category Archive for "Homeowner"

Thinking of upgrading the kitchen countertops in your home? While granite is still quite popular, several other surfaces are gaining on it. If you’re tired of the ubiquitous granite countertop, read on to learn about some stunning alternatives. Quartz The…

When a homeowner needs a new range (or stove, whichever you choose to call it), he or she typically buys a replacement that fits the fuel source of the old appliance. In other words, they’ll replace a gas stove with…

Home fire statistics are scary. Knowing how not to be among these statistics, however, is critical. Let’s take a look at some of these statistics and then dive in to some safety tips to ensure your home’s fireplace keeps on…

With the winter holidays in the rearview mirror, all that remains is the cleanup. Depending on how festive your get-togethers were your home may need just a light going-over or you may be feeling the need for a full-on hazmat…

A friend recently had the air ducts in her home cleaned. When the technician finished the job he called her over, proudly showing her what was removed. It amounted to about a tablespoon of fluff, and the friend claims that…

As a living organism, mold requires food and water to maintain life. Add warmth to the mix, and it thrives, growing outdoors as well as indoors. With winter comes the need for heat and, often, the intrusion of moisture into…

The countdown to the late-fall through the new year festivities is on. If airline ticket prices remain as high as they are currently, traveling to gramma’s house will be a challenge. In fact, according to a recent NerdWallet survey, 37%…

“The support upon which something rests,” is how Merriam Webster Dictionary defines ‘foundation.’ Think about that for a minute. Your home rests on its foundation, which, when functioning properly, provides structural stability, safety and value to the home. If it’s…

Sometimes it makes financial sense to hang on to your old home when you buy another. Of course, you’ll want to talk it over first with your financial advisor, but if he or she crunches the numbers and they come…

Ants on the porch or insects in the garden are annoying but tolerable summer staples. With cooling weather, however, many pests go on a hunt for a nice, warm place to hunker down over the fall and winter. Unfortunately, our…