Local Programs for Planting a Tree In this 3-part series, Greening Your Home, you’ll learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. Caring about the environment and being “green” can be easier than you think as a homeowner. You can start today! Here’s the final article and […]

Eight Ways to Save Energy at Home In this 3-part series, Greening Your Home, you’ll learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. This second article lists some simple ways you can save energy in your home. Caring about the environment and being “green” can be easier […]

Why You Should Do an Energy Audit In this 3-part series, Greening Your Home, you’ll learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. In this first article, you’ll learn why energy audits can help you solve some of your home’s energy dilemmas. Caring about the environment and […]

Write-offs Uncle Sam Wishes You’d Forget As a homeowner, you can benefit from some tax breaks that can make your home more affordable, with thousands of dollars shaved off from your IRS bill each year. It’s a benefit I like to remind you about! Read over the list below to see what could pertain to […]

Can your home and yard handle the summertime heat? Don’t neglect certain tasks that will protect your home and let you enjoy it to the fullest when summer is here. Here is my list of Summertime to-do’s for your home and yard. Keep it Cool Even if it’s hot outside and you want to keep […]

Budget Now to Avoid Costly Repairs How to Protect Your Home and Not Break Your Budget Series — Week 4 This 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you truly ready for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you […]

Why Even Your Home May Need Flood Insurance How to Protect Your Home (and Not Break Your Budget) Series Our 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you truly ready for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you […]

Take Inventory of Your Home How to Protect Your Home (and Not Break Your Budget) Series My 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you truly prepared for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you need to know […]

Tips to Lower Your Homeowner’s Insurance How to Protect Your Home (and Not Break Your Budget) Series Our 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you truly prepared for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you need to […]

Maintaining Your Home’s Exterior The wear and tear on your home from the outside elements each season is something you should never ignore as a homeowner.  Wind, snow, ice, rain, and sun can cause damage over a period of time if left unchecked. Whether you’re living in a single-family home or a townhome, you need […]