When a homeowner decides to put their property on the market, its not usually a case of simply calling a realtor and listing the home, most homeowners want to get their property ready to sell first.  This often involves clearing up the yard, painting, decorating...

Homebuying can be a very stressful process, even more so if you are a first-time buyer.  With the many purchase options available today, you may be wondering which one would be best for you.  Let’s look at one of those options, bank owned property. ...

Many homeowners are continuously looking for ways to save on home heating and cooling costs but, one area of their property they may not think of regarding this is landscaping.  How can the way you design your landscape help with energy costs?  By the...

Having your HVAC system serviced regularly by a professional (once a year is recommended) is essential to maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.  However, the HVAC filter will need to be replaced a lot more often, if not, this could have a very negative...

It can be a real challenge to get rid of cockroaches.  They are extremely resilient little creatures that reproduce in huge numbers.  It’s important to do all we can to stop them from settling into our homes as they are known to spread disease and cause...

When temperatures are very high for many months of the year, a home can be constructed or even adapted to suit the climate.  One way of doing this is with a Cool Roof.  So, what is a Cool Roof and what are its benefits? Simply put, a Cool roof is a roof...

Are you about to schedule a home inspection for your potential new home?  Maybe this is your first time buying a property and are wondering what the home inspection report might reveal, most importantly, what will happen if defects are found? As you will be aware...

Solar energy is a very good source of renewable energy and there are many benefits of using it as we have mentioned in a previous blog.  However, before you decide to invest in solar paneling for your home, there are a few things to consider.  As with all big property...

Green lumber or wet lumber as it is also referred to is often used in home construction.  So, what is it? And, is it good to use for home building?  When a tree is cut down, the moisture that it contains gradually starts to evaporate and it will continue...

Are you considering the purchase of a fixer upper? An older home in need of a remodel can be a very rewarding project to embark on but, before you do, have you done your research?  This is very important as an older home often comes with many problems which could...