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Our blogs contain helpful information & resources for homebuyers, homeowners, & the communities of Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County, & Waller County.
5 Home Improvements That Don’t Increase Property Value
Whether you are ready to list your home on the market or want to increase property value, it’s essential to understand how much of the project cost you might recoup. Plenty of home improvements can earn a return on investment (ROI) of between 60 and 90%. Some projects...
4 Tips to Prepare Your Deck for Spring
As the days get longer and the weather warms up, many homeowners are headed outside to enjoy a cookout with friends and neighbors. Before getting the patio furniture out of storage, prepare your deck for spring. Here are some of the best ways to clean the deck and...
6 Ways to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home
Mold can be found throughout our environment, whether you're outside in the woods or eating a salad with blue cheese at the dinner table. While it is not always an immediate threat to you, mold is not a good thing in your house. The presence of mold can aggravate...
8 Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell
If you’re selling your home and want to attract buyers and sell it at a good price, you’ll need to prepare it for sale. Before putting your home on the market, here are a few tips to help you get your home ready to sell. Understand the Value of the Property Determine...
5 Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
When you’re getting ready to list your home on the market, it can be stressful. You want a quick sale and the best return on your investment. A pre-listing home inspection is a great idea if you want to make sure that the sale doesn’t fall through due to a poor...
6 Tree Care Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy
Keep Your Trees Looking Their Best Trees do more than add visual appeal to your lawn. They also provide shade, improve air quality, and value to your home. However, trees can develop diseases and make your yard look unsightly if they aren’t well maintained. Here are...
Dealing with Residential Water Damage
In the case of water intrusion, a homeowner needs to act quickly to salvage their belongings and mitigate further damage. Dealing with residential water damage is often a difficult and frustrating task. When you’re facing the aftermath of a flood or burst plumbing...
Things to Know about an Inspection on New Construction
Most people know that it’s important to get a home inspection when buying an existing home. Since the home has been around for a while, it makes sense to assess the condition before buying the property for your family. However, the decision to get an inspection might...
5 Tips for Your Online Home Search
These days, thousands of home listings are at your fingertips on real estate websites. If you are looking for a home to buy, you can spend hours browsing listings and never really get anywhere. There are ways to make your online home search more efficient and...
How to Save Water at Home
Most homeowners look for ways to cut expenses and lower the monthly bills. Water is an important natural resource that is necessary for cooking, cleaning, and bathing. Do your part to conserve water and reduce your utility bill. Here are some simple tips to help you...
4 Grill Safety Tips for Your Summer Cookouts
We're right in the middle of the grilling season, which is one of America’s favorite summer pastimes. Grilling is a great opportunity to gather your family and friends and spend some quality time together outdoors. Learn how to grill without putting people or your...
5 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality affects the well-being of everyone in your household. Here are 5 ways to improve indoor air quality in your home. Change Air Filters to Improve Indoor Air Quality Replacing the HVAC air filter on time is important not only to help the health of your...
3 Reasons to Order a Home Inspection Before Remodeling
Whether remodeling your bathroom or constructing an addition to your house, it's important to order a home inspection before remodeling. When you schedule an inspection before starting your remodeling project, the results can help the process go more smoothly. You’ll...
Promoting Wellness in the Home
Make your house an attractive, comfortable, and healthy place to spend time. We spend a lot of our time indoors. Here are some steps for promoting wellness in the home. Boost Indoor Air Quality It’s common to think of big cities with a lot of industry when thinking...
5 DIY Home Improvement Projects That Can Be Done in a Weekend
With the weather warming up, you may be inspired to take on some DIY home improvement projects. Here are 5 ideas for easy projects that can be completed over a weekend. DIY Home Improvement Projects for Cabinet Hardware Cabinets take up a lot of real estate in your...
Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
If you're putting your home on the market, your real estate agent will likely suggest that you take steps to boost curb appeal. Improving the exterior of the home will help you attract buyers and secure your asking price. Here are a few tips to make the outside of...
Important Home Maintenance Tasks that Turn Costly if Neglected
To keep your household running smoothly and efficiently, setting a schedule will help you remember to complete regular maintenance. To be a better homeowner, create a list of needed upgrades, repairs, and improvements that you can refer to. Here is a list of important...
6 Ways to Keep Your Fireplace Safe
The chilly winter months are a wonderful time for enjoying a warm and cozy fire in the fireplace. Fire safety involves making sure furniture is at a safe distance, the flames are extinguished properly, and ashes are discarded safely. Keep your fireplace safe to...
5 Tips to Reduce Humidity in the Home
High humidity is uncomfortable indoors and outside. Humidity increases perspiration, worsens asthma symptoms, and creates an environment conducive to mold growth. Learn how to reduce humidity in the home to maintain safer and healthier living spaces. Reasons to Reduce...
Home Maintenance Costs that May Surprise First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re a new homeowner, you may be surprised by some of the home maintenance costs you’ll be responsible for on your property. It's helpful to know what to expect so you can plan for routine tasks throughout the year. Here are a few expenses to expect as a...
All About Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections
Thermal imaging technology uses an infrared camera to document temperature variations in different objects and surfaces. These cameras are used in many applications and professions, one of them being home inspections. Thermal imaging in home inspections provides a...
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