Are you considering a move to the country, on a lot where you can build the unique home of your dreams? There are many advantages to buying acreage, but the process is a bit different than what you may be used to when buying a house. Location is still aContinue Reading

You may cringe at carpet stains, but they’re actually a sign of a house full of life. When you share your home with friends, family, kids, and pets, spills are bound to happen. Replacing a carpet is a costly and disruptive home improvement project. Extend the life of your carpetContinue Reading

We learned in grade school geography class that roughly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is water, but less than one percent is available for human use. A study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that water managers in 40 out of 50 states anticipate water shortages in all or partContinue Reading

There’s no doubt that “foundation problems” are two words that no homeowner, buyer, or seller ever wants to hear. While foundation problems are indeed serious business, they don’t have to ruin a home that you own or derail a deal on a home. The trick is knowing how to dealContinue Reading