BLOGGING "BEHIND THE SCENES"

Being the first owner of a new home is exciting. No one has ever owned the home before you. Thanks to its new construction status, it...

You probably don’t spare much thought for your home’s sewer system most of the time. Why would you? If it’s working properly, there’s not...

Water damage can be a total nightmare for homeowners. It can cause anything from unappealing cosmetic damage to problematic structural...

Lots of homeowners spend ample amounts of time and money getting their homes all fixed up before trying to sell them. Not everyone has...

It might seem a little strange to talk about draining water from your property, given the impressive drought conditions that most of Utah...

When it comes to aspects of your home that can enhance both your home and your yard, few things can manage it quite the way a deck can....

Your gutters do a lot of work. They catch and direct water and direct it away from your home so it doesn’t suffer water damage. Over...

Termites: the bane of any homeowner with the misfortune to cross paths with them. They’re small, but no less destructive for their...

Concrete driveways are popular amongst homeowners across the country. Like everything else, however, they are subject to the damage that...

Anyone who’s preparing to sell their home likely has a to-do list that is at least a mile long. There’s just so much that goes into...

Your home is where you should be the most comfortable. If you find yourself feeling like one room in your home always feels like a...

You might expect that if a state requires a certification for a position in an industry, it’s required for a good reason. Generally, that...

There are plenty of instances that might cause you to be in need of the services of a home inspector. Once you’ve found yourself in any...

Electricity is such an integral part of our lives today that it’s hard to imagine living without it for very long. The downside to how...

With very few exceptions (notably in the case of some special types of cheeses), mold is not a welcome guest in anyone’s home. It can...

If you are buying or selling your home, you are probably considering getting a home inspection. Although this is not legally required,...

From the lights that illuminate every room in your house to the appliances that allow you to cook and store food, there is so much that...

You’ve probably heard stories about homes that have tested positive for meth. It’s one of those things that happens to other people, not...

Too many home buyers have made the dreaded mistake of overlooking major problems with a home, only to realize it after purchasing the...

How old is your home? Was it built before 1978? If so, there’s a chance that the paint in or on your home may have lead in it. Lead paint...