5 Questions To Ask When Shopping for a Mortgage
Buying a home is a major financial commitment. It’s exciting, but can also be confusing and overwhelming. Choosing the best mortgage that fits your needs is an important first step and first-time homebuyers, in particular, should research the many options and know the right questions to ask. Here are some questions to ask a lender […]
Home Improvements To Help Your Home Sell Faster
The real estate market is heating up, and if you’re planning to sell your home in the future, you want it to sell quickly and for as high of a price as possible. By taking proactive action now, you can make a few strategic home improvements that can help you achieve both your goals. To […]
Is My Bathroom Properly Ventilated?
Is My Bathroom Properly Ventilated? : Bathrooms are a very important room in the house. Most of us, we like to spend a good amount of time there, so it’s wise to have a check of the ventilation system to make sure that it’s functioning properly, thus improving your bathroom experience. If you’re not sure […]
Should I Carpet My Bathroom?
Bathroom carpet. Carpet in a home can feel comfortable and cozy, and can look very appealing. But is it a good idea to have it everywhere? What about the bathroom for example? A carpeted bathroom can seem appealing as it is a lot warmer underfoot. Especially when it gets very cold here in New York […]
Could There Be Mold In My Carpet?
Mold in my carpet? Mold is a most undesirable thing to deal with in a home. It can cause upper respiratory problems, as well as other health conditions such as skin problems, so naturally, we want to do our best to prevent its growth. One area where mold can grow is in the carpet. Here […]
Carpenter Ants or Termites?
Is it carpenter ants or termites? We are continuing the pest theme this month, and while not very pleasant to think about, one of the most damaging threats that could exist for your home, especially structurally, are pests and insects. Some insects work silently, however, and escape your notice until they’ve already caused a lot […]
Bed Bugs….An unhappy reality
In recent years Bed Bugs, have become an epidemic, and our area is no exception. Their hard to see, love to travel and not so easy to eliminate. So what do we know about these pesky invaders, and what can we do about them? Although bed bugs are found in mattresses, they are by no […]
Should I Install Anti-Scald Valves?
Should I Install Anti-Scald Valves?: We have all experienced that annoying burst of hot or freezing water in the shower when someone else in the house turns on a faucet or flushes a toilet. While for many of us, it simply requires a quick maneuver out of the way of the flowing water, for others, […]
