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Your roof is one of the most important — and expensive — parts of your home. It protects you from water leaks, heat, cold, snow buildup, and wind damage. Because of how important roofs are, most lenders and homeowners insurance companies require that your roof be in good condition for you to receive a mortgage or insurance policy. Read on to find out more. READ MORE

Periodic maintenance is necessary to make sure everything keeps working properly at home. Preventive strategies offer the best combination of effectiveness and cost savings, and ensure the systems and structure of your home remain sound. Even the most basic preventive maintenance can save you thousands of dollars, so keep this guide handy as a useful resource. READ MORE

A pre-listing home inspection can immensely help you in your journey of selling a home, which can be a long and tedious process. A pre-listing home inspection is a proactive approach and a wise move that immensely helps the seller and the sales process, while ensuring a win-win outcome for the seller and the buyer. And, the pre-listing home inspection is a relatively small expense with significant benefits for what's at stake. Read on to learn more. READ MORE

Summer is finally here, and if you own a home, you want to ensure that you get it ready for the season. Continue reading to learn the best home maintenance this summer. READ MORE

When indoor air quality is bad, older adults, young children, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular disease are at risk of suffering allergies and other health concerns. Here's everything you need to know about the process of air quality testing. READ MORE

Basements are not supposed to be wet, although many are. If you have more severe water issues, you will need to hire a professional. Read on to learn more about basement water problems and solutions. READ MORE

Whether you are looking to sell your home, or just enjoy the outdoor surroundings of your home,  keeping your deck in good shape allows you to have years of enjoyment and raises the value of your home. Here are some of the must-know deck maintenance do's and don't's, no matter what kind of material your deck is. READ MORE

A home inspector, during a thorough examination, might recommend an additional inspection of the HVAC system. Knowledge is power. Here's what you need to know about an HVAC inspection. READ MORE

Are you considering buying a home with a septic system or need to know how to maintain the septic system in the home you already purchased? Here’s what you need to know. READ MORE

A home inspection is a relatively insignificant expense that helps protect what may be your single largest investment. Here’s a handy checklist of all you need to know about a home inspection. READ MORE