How to Prevent Electrical Fires in Your Home
In 2021, an estimated 24,200 residential building electrical fires were reported to United States fire departments. Electrical fires can be hard to predict and spread quickly, causing damage to your property and putting the people in your household at risk. The most common causes of electrical fires
5 Remodeling Projects that Increase the Value of Your Investment Property
Looking for a renter to fill your vacant unit? Interested in increasing rent prices? Remodels increase the value of your rental property. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) created a Remodeling Impact Report in 2022, sharing the
Stuck in Your Home? Here are 11 Renovations to Increase Joy in Your Space
During 2020, interest rates on homes were at an extreme low. By the end of the year, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 2.67%. Many seized the opportunity to refinance or buy their homes when rates were reduced. Rates stayed low until 2022, when they began steadily increasing. In May 2023,
What To Do Before and After a Big Snowstorm
When flakes begin to fall in our neck of the woods, Vermonters spring into action. Though we aren’t strangers to snow squalls, there's nothing routine about an impending blizzard. These storms can quickly turn treacherous, putting our homes and infrastructure to the test. By planning ahead, we can k
It’s Time to Spring Forward with Daylight Saving! Do These Eight Things Simultaneously
Daylight Saving Time is right around the corner, so we’re getting ready to spring our clocks one hour ahead to get an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day. This yearly change is a great time to do your other annual tasks— from changing the batteries in your smoke detectors to cleaning your o
What's the Best Way to Remove Snow?
When the snow starts piling up in Vermont, keeping walkways, driveways, and cars cleared becomes a necessity. Though dreaded by many, removing snow is an inevitable winter task for Vermont homeowners. Shoveling by hand may provide some exercise, but it can also be taxing. Snowblowers offer quicker d
Improving Your Home’s Efficiency this Winter
During Vermont winters, your home is a safe haven from the chilly weather, but you can’t achieve maximum comfort if you feel a draft. Save your cold feet and your heat bill by making a few easy changes, increasing the efficiency of your home. With wrapped windows, heavy curtains, reversed ceiling fa
Roof Maintenance 101: What You Should Consider
Keeping your roof in good shape is one of the most important home maintenance tasks. A well-maintained roof protects your home from water damage, extends the life of your roof, and saves you money in the long run. But, where do you start? There are five things you should regularly consider when it c
Maintaining your Gutters to Prevent Future Home Damage
Gutters catch water runoff from your roof and channel it away from your home making them very important for protecting your home from water damage. Misaligned or broken gutters allow water to settle or pour off the side of your home and pool up, damaging your home’s foundation, walls, and roof. It’