Homeownership Blog

We spend a lot of time and effort making sure our homes remain warm and cozy during the winter months. However, our garages often remain bitterly cold, making it almost impossible to ...

Buying a house or an investment property often involves an escrow fund held by an escrow holder. It’s a special deposit account where all the funds or real estate deeds ...

Wondering, “Why is my house so dusty?” You’re not alone. Despite your best cleaning efforts, dust seems to return almost immediately, settling on surfaces and making your home look unpleasant. ...

DIY home improvements are all the rage, considering how homeowners can learn a new skill and save money on labor.  Caulk is responsible for preventing air leaks around your window ...

If you’re in the market selling a home, chances are that a termite inspection will be asked for before closing the sale with a prospective buyer. However, is this report ...

As with everything else in life, the winter months are also a mixed bag. On one side, you have the beautiful snow, the holidays, cozy fireplaces, and family bonding. On ...

If you’re earning $120,000 a year and thinking about buying a home, congratulations—you’re in a decent financial position. But before you start scrolling through real estate listings or booking showings, ...

If you’re thinking about home security, you’ve probably heard of burglar bars for windows, aka window grilles, window guards, or window bars.  As the name suggests, these are sturdy metal ...

We’d all like to have a beautifully landscaped garden to view from our front porch or the deck in the backyard. However, let’s face it, not all of us are ...

Ever feel like your home is turning into a rainforest, complete with sticky air and potential mold? High humidity can lead to pesky problems such as dampness, mold growth, or ...

Those of you living in a part of the country that sees heavy rainfall, such as the Pacific Northwest, are familiar with the damage heavy rainfall can cause.  Of course, ...

Plumbing leaks and water damage can be an expensive proposition to deal with, especially if the extent of damage is sizable. However, some plumbing repairs are covered by your standard ...

Hard water is a problem in many places across the country, more in some places than others.  And while hard water may not be particularly dangerous to us, it does ...

A fresh coat of paint is a great way to breathe fresh life into the exterior of your home and is also a great way of protecting it against weather ...