​In this article we are discussing home insurance.  While a homeowner will have their own insurance policy, what about someone who is renting their home? This is where renter’s insurance comes in.  Renters insurance is intended for tenants who want to have coverage...

​In this blog we are specifically talking about under home crawlspaces and their hazards.  The conditions naturally found in an under-home crawlspace are ideal for many things to thrive, it is a dark, usually damp space that can go undisturbed for long periods of...

​Perhaps after reading the title of this blog you’re thinking “I didn’t even realize there were different options for drywall”.  The fact is that drywall manufacturing companies, like most manufacturers, are always looking for different ways to improve on their...

​Watching nature around us can be a very enjoyable and relaxing experience and many enjoy seeing a variety of wildlife in their backyards.  There are times, though, when wildlife on our property can become a nuisance and the only solution is the use of some kind of...

​Each year thousands of elderly persons are injured due to accidents that happen in their own homes, the majority of these accidents happen from things they use and live with every day.  Falling and slipping are among some of the most common accidents for the elderly...

​It can often happen that you finally find your dream home only to discover that it’s the dream home of other people as well.  What will you do in such a situation?  No doubt, you will want your offer to be the most appealing to the buyer and you might start to look...

​Do you have a sewer gas smell in you home? While there are a number of different possible causes for this the important thing is to have this checked out.  Why is it important?  Apart from the noxious odor, sewer gas leaks could be a potential health hazard for the...

​A lot of homeowners enjoy having trees on their property which add beauty to any landscape.  But what about when a tree or trees are positioned very close to your home?  Could they be putting it at risk of structural damage etc.?  Let’s look at some of the possible...

​There are certain odors in a home that can be especially difficult to eliminate.  One of the worse and most stubborn odors is that which comes from tobacco smoke.  Smoke particles are tiny and can permeate everything.  If you move into an apartment where no one has...

​There are occasions when damage can happen to someone’s property during a home inspection.  And while this is not something any home inspectors wants or intends to happen, should it always be assumed that the fault lies with the inspector? Should they automatically...