Month: April 2023

Buying without a home inspection can be a mistake

(BPT) - When many buyers purchased homes during the height of the pandemic homebuying frenzy, they may have skipped adding a home inspection in an effort to win bidding wars. While this may have worked out for some, others were hit with hidden problems...

DIY Ideas to Upgrade Your Home for Spring

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Spring is the perfect time to refresh, update and upgrade our homes. Whether you’re buying, selling, downsizing or upgrading, getting your DIY “ducks in a row” is more important than ever.But how do we keep up with trends, the fluctuating housing market and changing …

Are you guilty of ‘wishcycling’?

(BPT) - ‘Wishcycling’ is a buzzword for the act of putting items into a recycling bin and hoping they will be recycled. We’ve all done it. And while our intentions may be good, more often than not, we have no idea where our materials ...

Why are smart home devices so appealing?

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - 89% of U.S. homeowners say smart tech would be a major selling point if they were buying a new home — and they’re noticing a savings on their utility bills after switching to a smart thermostat setup. To learn more, visit Lennox.com/Residential.

Planning the perfect above-ground pool deck

(BPT) - You’ve finally decided to take the plunge and break ground on a new above-ground pool. Congratulations! Chances are, you’ll want to surround your latest backyard addition with a beautiful new deck. However, the process of designing ...

Taking care of home is more than surface deep

(BPT) - When the Morrells needed to upgrade to a larger home in Santa Clarita, California, a year ago to accommodate a growing multi-generational family, surprises sprung up in the property with a number of failing systems. The home inspection didn&rsq...

10 ways to create a cool under-deck living space

(BPT) - Many homeowners don’t realize that the space below a deck can offer tremendous potential. With a little creativity and the simple addition of an under-deck drainage system, the area beneath a deck can be used for almost anything, from add...