Signs of a Poorly Maintained Home This week’s post will wrap up our National Moving Month series. You might think that it’s obvious whether a home is well-maintained, and in many cases, it is. But did you know that over half of current homeowners neglect their property maintenance? Neglecting routine maintenance can lead to big problems down the road, such as safety concerns or major repairs. Read on for our list of major red flags to look for when you’re purchasing (or loo

New home? Expect these repairs in the first year May is National Moving Month, so in honor of that, we’re dedicating our blog posts to this topic all month long. This week, we’re focusing on common repairs that pop up in the first year of homeownership, so you can be prepared for whatever may come. Cosmetic repairs are usually the focus of new homeowners, and that makes sense. You want your home to become the space of your dreams! But there’s a joke that says homes can sens

Looking for a new home? Watch for these common repairs. Have you found your new dream home? Congratulations! There’s plenty to do between the time your offer is accepted to the day you move in, but you might be thinking of what repairs you need to make (or the ones that are a deal breaker). The inspection will provide a thorough list of things you need to watch for, but here are some common things you’ll want to look for as you search for a new home: -Plumbing: Look for signs

A few weeks ago, we talked about how to keep your attic in top shape. This week, we’re going from the top of the house to the bottom–the basement. Maybe you use your basement a little more frequently than your attic–or maybe not–but here are some basement maintenance tips and things to watch for to keep your basement in top shape and prevent problems before they arise. -Visit the basement: Just like with your attic, take some time regularly to walk around and do a visual ins

Is your attic out of sight, out of mind? Maybe it’s just a storage space you visit once a year when you bring the Christmas decorations down. But if something goes wrong with your attic, it could lead to bigger problems in the rest of your house, including energy inefficiency, rodents, and mold–to name a few. So, how do you keep your attic in top shape? Read on for our top tips for a well-maintained attic! -Inspect your attic regularly: First off, take a look around your atti

Sure, squirrels and chipmunks are cute, but it's not so cute when you're yanking tree sprouts out of your yard or finding clumps of dirt from dug up plants. And you definitely don't want bats in the attic, raccoons going through your garbage, or mice in the basement. So what can you do? This week, we're bringing our top tips to get rid of pests, as well as tips for prevention and problem solving if they're already in your yard (or house). - Squirrels: Unless your house is si