One of the biggest things about what makes a home comfortable is its ability to shield us from the wild variability of conditions that Mother Nature can throw at us. After all, no one enjoys shivering through the winter or sweating out the summer indoors (especially with the extremes being exacerbated by Global Warming). In … Read more
Our water softener stopped using salt, which forced us to go into troubleshooting mode despite it being less than a year after it was previously serviced…
Having just served on a jury in a landlord-tenant law case, I learned quite a few things about this insidious homeowner headache, which I’m about to share
A house fire is one of the biggest threats to your home and loved ones. After our near miss, I want to share things you can do to avoid such an outcome.
Our water bill inexplicably jumped! Why did this happen? How could we have prevented it and save money? We share our lessons learned in this write-up…
What is stucco weep screed? Why do you need it? We found out the hard way, and we share our lessons to keep this from being a homeowner headache for you!
What does a bad rooftop solar installation job look like? Why was it botched? And what can be done to prevent it? We share our story so you don’t have to!
Moving into a home can be exciting and scary at the same time. Prioritizing these major jobs beforehand will make it less scary and less of a headache!
We’ve had the misfortune of experiencing the most expensive home repairs that plague homeowners, and we share our lessons learned so you can avoid them!
What is a doorbell camera (or video doorbell or smart doorbell)? Believe it or not, these gadgets are invaluable for home security, and here’s why…