Homeowners who are ready to move sometimes think that they need to make some quick improvements to either add value to the home or increase the likelihood that it will sell quickly. Although it may add perceived value to the current homeowner, prospective buyers are not likely to be impressed with the new renovations and

Termites can cause a significant amount of damage to your biggest asset – your home. Damage can be minor to major, up to and including structural damage. Because the damage can be so extensive, it’s important that you know what to look for in order to avoid the high cost of repairing the damage that

Fall is probably more important to the overall health and beauty of your landscaping than what you do in the spring. What you do now sets the tone for the spring growing season. Here are a few things you can do this fall to help your lawn. Don’t skip a late season mow Most experts

Have you ever locked yourself out of the house with no spare to get you back in? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. It’s a fairly common occurrence. By hiding a key somewhere on or near your property, you’ll be able to get back in quickly without spending a ton of money. At least not as

The easiest way to keep from getting robbed is to make it more difficult for burglars to get in, or to make them think that it will be difficult to get in. Improving your home’s security doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Check your locks It seems simple, but a lot of

Labor Day signified the beginning of fall. With the change of season, if you’ve got great shade trees as part of the landscape, it means you’ll have to rid your yard of all those leaves in a few weeks. Put the rake away, though. There are three advantages to mulching those leaves rather than raking

Homeowner’s insurance is required by law in most states. And for good reason. In the event of a disaster, most insurance companies will go out of their way to help you replace your possessions after a fire, flood, tornado or theft. You can help them by creating an inventory of your home’s contents. This not

According to the calendar, autumn doesn’t begin until September 21. Labor Day weekend is coming up and for many of us, the holiday offers us the opportunity to prepare our homes for the coming months. With a little preparation, planning and 24 extra hours, you can knock out some of these seasonal maintenance projects while

Many homeowners make it their mission every spring to create the lawn that is the envy of their neighbors. You may be part of that group. You may have visited the local lawn expert that advertises a special mix made for your location. You listened intently as he explained everything step by step. You bought

No, not spectral apparitions. A group of gnats is called a ghost. They show up in the late spring and don’t leave till the fall. Gnats are a type of small fly and unlike their bloodthirsty cousin, the mosquito, do not bite humans. They feed on plants, algae and fungus, if they feed at all.