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10 Best Places to Hide Valuables in Your Home
Burglary is a crime of opportunity. And burglars don’t want to spend a lot of time looking through a home to find things of value to steal, which...
Termites
Wood-destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wooden structural components of a house, and may go undetected for a...
Stucco
The term "stucco" is used to describe a type of exterior plaster applied as a two- or three-part coating directly onto masonry, or applied over wood...
Home Winterization
Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually performed in the fall before snow and excessive...
Settlement Information
You've decided to buy a new home -- congratulations! This article will help you take this big financial step by describing the home-buying,...
Seller’s Pre-Listing Inspection
Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an...
Private Water Wells
If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family...
Benefits of Low-Emissivity Windows
Low-emissivity glass, also known as low-E glass, uses a microscopically thin and virtually invisible metal or metallic oxide layer incorporated in...
Home remodeling is a poor investment strategy
Remodeling can dramatically increase the quality of life for building occupants, but if you are considering a remodel strictly as an investment,...
Radon Gas 101
Checklist for Inspecting Radon Mitigation Systems in Residential Homes https://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm#19 Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to...