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March 13, 2026
I Have Mold In My House, What Do I Do?
Technically, every house has mold in it. But, mold spores only become an issue when the concentration of mold spores is greater than what is found outside. With enough mold,…
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February 13, 2026
3 Things That Fail a Home Inspection and How to Avoid Them As a Seller
After countless meetings with prospective home buyers, having them back down would be far from ideal. If this happens, you would have to start the process all over again –…
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January 16, 2026
What to Expect From the Home Inspection Process As a Buyer
If you’d like to make the most informed decision when it comes to a home, don’t miss out on the home inspection process. A home inspector can identify potential issues…
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December 19, 2025
Pros and Cons of ENERGY STAR Appliances
With climate issues and record-high energy bills looming over millions of Americans, ENERGY STAR appliances have become the talk of the town. From everything from refrigerators to
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November 21, 2025
3 Energy Saving Tips That Just Aren’t True
Is your energy bill going up at a rapid rate? Well, you can thank record-breaking inflation for that. Millions of Americans are seeing unexpectedly high energy bills, and it makes&
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October 24, 2025
5 Ways to Prepare for a Home Inspection
You’ve found a buyer, and both parties have signed the papers. Now, what? In a standard real estate transaction, the next step is the home inspection. A home inspection means…
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September 26, 2025
How Long Does Home Insurance Take to Process?
Accidents happen. If you searched and clicked on this post, then there’s a good chance something already happened. If you’ve already filled out your home insurance claim, what’s ne
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August 29, 2025
Is Phantom Energy Real? Here Are the Facts
We’ve covered a lot about phantom energy in our blogs. Phantom energy, also known as vampire energy, is when appliances consume energy in your home even when they are turned…
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August 1, 2025
Features to Look for in a Home Security System
Home should be where you feel most comfortable. Home is where you recharge after a long day of work or play. But, you need to feel safe to truly make…
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July 4, 2025
Buying Home Insurance? Don’t Proceed Until You Read These Tips
Buying a home – and the insurance that comes with it – is one of the most exciting yet daunting chapters of someone’s life. There’s a lot to learn, and…
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June 6, 2025
6 Common Electrical Mistakes Homeowners Need to Stop Making Right Now
First of all, shoutout to all the innovative and crafty home DIYers out there! It’s a great way to save money and flex your creativity muscles. Still, there’s a certain…
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May 9, 2025
5 Simple Tips To Cut Down Your Monthly Energy Bill
Who wouldn’t love saving money, especially when it’s oh-so-easy? This post will cover 5 simple ways to cut down your monthly electrical expenses without feeling the pinch at all. T
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April 11, 2025
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Flood Damages?
Accidents happen, and water damages may occur as part of these accidents. But, can you be compensated? Does homeowners insurance cover flood damages? As a general rule of thumb, mo
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March 14, 2025
Steps To Take If Your House Floods
Because we can’t control natural disasters, the possibility of a flood may occur at any time. Or, maybe it’s a water source that suddenly breaks. But, here’s what we can…
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February 14, 2025
Benefits of a GFCI Outlet
Benefits of a GFCI Outlet GFCI outlets, also called Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets, boast a specific design that prevents your electrical systems and appliances from over
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January 17, 2025
Common Causes of Frozen Pipes Bursting
With the temperature decreasing rapidly, homeowners must keep an eye on their water pipes. The reason behind this is that following the winter season is freezing and bursting water
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December 20, 2024
Upgrading Your Home’s Electrical Panel
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) requires you to conduct regular check-ups to your electrical panel. For this reason, homeowners need to incl
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November 22, 2024
Ways to make your home energy efficient
Making your home energy efficient will not only save you money but also reduce energy wasted within your home. There are some easy changes to make in order to help…
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October 25, 2024
What that Musty Smell in your Drain is and How to Get Rid of it
While you’re cleaning and doing the dishes, you smell an unpleasant odor coming from the drain. This smell isn’t only regulated to just the kitchen sink but can appear in…
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September 27, 2024
What Happens to my Sump Pump in a Power Outage?
Spring is here which brings rain that could cause a potential problem for your home. Rainwater does make its way down and around your foundation, where it must be pumped…
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August 30, 2024
Chimney Problems: How to Spot a Potential Hazard
Chimney problems can be difficult to spot, especially since they are in that “out of sight out of mind” part of your home. Neglecting a chimney problem can lead to…
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August 2, 2024
How to Improve the Life of Your Roof
Re-roofing a home is a costly endeavor and depending on the size of the roof, it can easily cost $10,000 or more. Without a doubt, it is the single biggest…
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July 5, 2024
Why are the doors in my house starting to stick?
Doors in your home may be sticking and hard to open and close for various reasons. Sometimes it’s something innocuous such as the natural expansion and contraction of the wood̷
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June 7, 2024
What are double pane windows and why are they useful?
Double-pane windows save money and increase the value of your home. Many homeowners do not realize that windows are the source of up to 30 percent of a home’s energy…
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May 10, 2024
Why pipes in your home or business freeze
Winter has arrived and you might be worried about the pipes in your home or business freezing. When pipes freeze, they can burst and rapidly flood the structure causing extensive&#
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