Home Maintenance Tips

Tis the season for light displays and electic light shows. However, few things are as frightening as the prospect of a house fire. every year the U.S.there is an average of 345,000 home structure fires per year, resulting in an annual $11 billion in property damage and, more importantly, 10,700 injuries and 2,600 deaths each year. It will come as no surprise to learn that cooking, which obviously involves the use of a heating element, results in nearly half of home fires; however, 10% of house fires are caused by electrical problems, which can be harder to detect and prevent. Luckily, you can reduce your chances of having an electrical fire by avoiding a few dangerous, but common, behaviors.

You might think that a minor issue with your home can simply be covered up, but a home inspector probably won't feel the same way. Rather than try to hide a problem, you would be better off simply taking care of it before you get called out. Keep reading to learn about three of the most common "minor" issues that home inspectors often catch home owners trying to ignore or cover up.

Spring is HERE! This means that it's time for one of the season's classic events: spring cleaning! If you're anything like me, you relish any opportunity to clear out all of the clutter and grime that builds up inside during the winter months. Everyone does the obvious things like washing the floors and wiping off the tables, but there are lots of inconspicuous places in your home that can easily go overlooked. In this post, you can see which areas need a little more attention in order to ensure a thorough deep clean this spring!