Bats are interesting little creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem. However, having bats in your home can be a nuisance and a potential health hazard. In this blog, we are going to discuss how to tell if you have bats in your home, the hazards of a bat...

In our previous blog, we considered a few suggestions about how to find the right investment property to use as rental income. We are going to continue the theme now with a few tips on how to become a good landlord for your tenants, as well as how to deal with the...

If you own a gas or charcoal grill, you should know that the way you use it could drastically affect your home or the property around it. For that reason, we’d like to offer you a few tips about how to use a grill that can help you keep your home safe and your grill...

A fresh and healthy-looking lawn is difficult to maintain but is always worth the effort because it boosts your property’s curb appeal. Each yard has different maintenance needs, and there are also various lawn care issues you could run into. Fortunately, you can try...

Have you given some thought to turning your home into a smart home? Many homeowners have already started the process. Maybe they have some smart speaker or light switch in their home, but there is so much more that can be done. In fact, there are ways to automate...

At some point in their lifetime as a homeowner, everyone will have to deal with the unpleasant experience of dealing with a clogged drain. For many people, the first and most convenient method for doing so is using a clog-clearing chemical. However, it’s important to...

In every house, there are plenty of different things that could go wrong – but, with just a little time spent double-checking them, they can continue to go smoothly every day. Take, for example, the simple exhaust vent of your home’s clothes dryer. When installed...

Leaks from faucets can waste a lot of water. A small leak can waste gallons of water each day, and if the water is heated, that will cost you even if your water is free. If your home has a private well, that means that water is being pumped up and treated with no...

Child-safety devices on the market today can prevent many fatal and injuries and accidents. These devices include baby gates, stair-step treads, outlet covers, and window guards. Thousands of children are hurt, injured, and killed every year. Make sure any safety...

Water damage is something home inspectors are trained to look for when inspecting a property for a client. Inspecting a potential property before purchasing it will help you avoid costly structural issues that could be caused by leaks, flooding, or even something as...