Wednesday, June 28, 2023We all have been advised to buy insurance more than once – for life, health, and even for buying a new car or starting a new business. But, often we shy away from buying insurance, thinking why do I need to buy a life or health insurance being a young and healthy person? READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 20, 2023What is a manufactured home? A manufactured home (formerly known as a mobile home) is built to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code) and displays a red certification label on the exterior of each transportable section. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Be Aware of Hazards & Weather Being water competent in the ocean requires stronger and different skills than in a pool. Whenever you are at the beach, ocean or other open water environment, watch and prepare for: Changing tides. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 6, 2023For the right home buyer, there are plenty of advantages to buying a mobile home. The price, of course, is usually far lower than a standard single-family home. Plus, mobile home communities often include shared spaces like swimming pools, playgrounds, and clubhouses. Should you include mobile homes in your house hunt? READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 You power your home with energy, but do you practice electrical and appliance safety? The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 31,000 home electrical fires occur every year, and with over 180 cases involving electrocution or electricity-related incidents that could have been avoided, home electrical safety is too important to ignore. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Your home is a place where you should feel safe and protected — it should be a source of sanctuary and comfort. For many people, this means installing a home security system. That said, if you’ve never shopped for security equipment before, the process can be a little daunting. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 9, 2023Home generators provide power during an electrical outage. In particular, generators enable homes to power either their entire house or certain appliances during an outage. Generally, homeowners choose from a couple of options. Primarily, standby and portable generators. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 3, 2023After what felt like an endless winter, everything is slowly starting to thaw out and melt. Spring is one of my favorite times of the year, and as a new homeowner, I am starting to observe new things on my home that I need to inspect, and projects I want to tackle this summer. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Ants make for terrible houseguests. They come uninvited, get into everything, and are in no hurry to leave. But they’re also fairly easy to get rid of, or better still, avoid altogether.
Through the warmer months, the two types most likely to show up are house ants (technically kno... READ MORE >>
Tuesday, April 18, 2023Winterizing your house is important in cases where it will be vacant for extended periods of time — for example, when you’re leaving your vacation home for the season or leaving your main home to go on a months-long trip. De-winterizing a house, then, is equally important once you return. READ MORE >>
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