Home inspections—when should you run for the hills?
Home inspections can be scary. Just when you think you’ve found the perfect house, an inspector comes along and tells you everything’s that’s wrong with it. Though most things that turn up during a home inspection aren’t deal breakers, some are more serious. Here are a few items you should watch for; problems in these […]
Cheap and easy ways to winterize your home
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for about 48% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home. When winter winds start blowing, taking time to winterize your home can result in significant savings―and it doesn’t need to be expensive or time consuming. Where should you start? Here are some […]
Remove toxins in your home with these six houseplants
Once colder weather hits, people tend to stay inside. When a house is closed up inside, airborne toxin levels actually become higher. Before you panic and run out to buy an air purifier, consider adding houseplants for a natural fix. The leaves and roots of plants digest contaminants in the air. Benefits? People who […]