Whether you love to sit on the back porch with your family and friends, grill up summer goodness, or take in fresh air and the view, your backyard should feel like heaven. It is the gathering place of the season,…
Keep Your Home Protected From Old Man Winter Baby it’s cold outside, and your home is feeling it too. Not only do you need to bundle up to stay warm in light of old man winter, but your house may…
It is back to school time. While many of us are consumed with school supplies, clothing, and backpacks, it is also a good time to give your a home a check-up. With cooler mornings and evening starting to make an…
Buying a home can be stressful. It is technically shopping, something most love or hate. However buying a shirt or pair of shoes hardly compares to house hunting. A new house feels more permanent, and the place where you will…
Let’s face it, winter can be a little brutal when it comes to keeping the house warm. These 8 low-cost, energy-efficient ideas for keeping the cold out may be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to cold days.…
Many of the homes in and around Asheville have wood floors, and the question remains, ‘What is the best way to clean them?’ Wood floors have a protective barrier finish on them, typically referred to as urethanes or polyurethanes. The…
Spring is here, and hopefully to stay. Yesterday, I noticed red poppies that had sprung up next to the pond in my front yard. The flowers brought a smile to my face, as I have been anxiously awaiting leaves on…
Buying your first Asheville home is exciting! Whether it is your first home purchase or a new-to-you Asheville home, here are some tips every homeowner should know when moving into a new house. 1. Change the locks. You really don’t…
In order to qualify as an ENERGY STAR home, your home must meet minimum requirements, be verified, and field tested in accordance with the standards of RESNET by an accredited Provider. Homes must meet standards such as: Thermal Bypass Inspection…
Radon is an odorless, tasteless and envisible gas produced by the decay of naturally occuring uranium in soil and water. Radon is prevalent in Western North Carolina due to the amount of granite in the rock type found in our…
Summertime means spending time on the deck. Here are 5 tips to keep your deck safe this summer. Look for splitting wood or insect holes, especially where the deck attaches to the house, support posts, and joists under the deck.…
It is porch season here in the mountains surrounding Asheville, North Carolina, which means summer has arrived. Kids will soon be out of school and warm weather projects are underway. Take time to use the warm weather to do some…
