Answer: Exterior: Clean the driveway and clear all vegetation from the walkway and driveway cracks. Keep garbage containers in the rear of the house or garage and keep toys and bicycles from the yard. Clean the front and interior doors and frames. A few colorful potted flowers can go a long way in dressing up […]

Answer: Preparing for winter is an important part of home preservation.  Even if you don’t suffer snow and sub-zero winters, fall is a great time for preventative maintenance.  Here are a few tips. Furnace Inspection Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. […]

Answer: I do recommend home warranty insurance. The home warranty insurance is fairly inexpensive, typically ranging from $250 to $400 a year, depending on the coverage you want. When a repair or replacement is necessary, the homeowner pays a trade fee, which is usually less than $100. The warranty company pays all or part of […]

The first rule in working with electricity is to avoid a job that is beyond your capability. Essentially, that’s everything except minor repairs like replacing an outlet or a switch or checking out an electrical panel. Consider these safety tips given by experts writing for the Associated Press Special Features: Before doing any work on […]

Last week we inspected a home in Arden Hills that had a putting green in front of the home and a lake for its backyard. You can invite friends over to practice your golf game then go out on a the lake for a sunset cocktail cruise. We love seeing the creative things people do […]