Tips to Keep Pests Out of Your Home
Summer has many benefits – longer days, warmer weather, time off – but it also brings unwanted pests. Ticks, mosquitoes, wasps and fleas thrive during this season and it’s not uncommon to see them in your backyard. Once inside your home, these pests can cause varying degrees of damage and you’ll likely need an exterminator…
Do Home Additions Always Add Value?
Many homeowners are keen on adding value to their property. Whether it’s a yard or interior room upgrade, certain additions may very well increase the value of a home, while others may not pay off. Before you apply for a home equity loan or pull from your savings account, consider the return on investment of…
Planning a Kitchen Renovation
Whether your kitchen has outdated features or you simply want to create a new atmosphere, it’s important to think through the project. Like many home improvements, renovating a kitchen will take time and money so you don’t want to rush it. Considering how often the kitchen is used, it needs to be comfortable and functional….
4 Tips to Prepare HVAC Systems for Summer
Without a functioning air conditioner, the hot and humid weather of New England summers can be hard to handle. Rather than assume your unit will be ready to work once you turn it on, it’s important to check the system before summer’s arrival. An air conditioner that is improperly maintained has an increased chance of…
3 Popular Custom Home Additions
For many homeowners, there comes a time when they consider adding on to their existing floor plan. Even if your home was custom built, you may be inspired by something you’ve seen in a magazine or always had in the back of your mind. Popular home additions may include finished basements, swimming pools, garage conversions…