Nov 16, 2018 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal
As the holidays draw closer, many of us will travel to spend time with friends and family. When you begin to make travel plans for the holidays, you should also implement security measures to protect your home while you’re gone. Below, we’ve listed four...
Oct 17, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
As a homeowner, you do your best to keep your home well-maintained at all times. But no matter how diligent you are about home maintenance, there comes a time when you are going to need a new roof. The effects of time and weather take their toll on a roof. You may be...
Sep 18, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal
It’s common in the fall for your rain gutters to get clogged with leaves, pine needles, twigs, and other debris. It’s also the beginning of the wet season in Oregon. If you don’t clean your rain gutters in the fall, they will not do their job of...
Aug 20, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
You’ve likely installed smoke alarms in your home, and perhaps a carbon monoxide detector. Shouldn’t you also test your home for radon? It is estimated that as many as one in 15 homes have dangerous levels of radon. Radon is the second leading cause of...
Jul 19, 2018 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Seasonal
An air-conditioned home is an oasis during the hottest days of summer, but keeping your home cool can cause your electric bill to skyrocket. These five tips will help you cool your home more efficiently and reduce summer cooling costs. Even small steps can have a...
Jun 20, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Where to Look for Signs of Mold in Your Home Mold can grow and spread quickly within any area where there is moisture. In the home, mold is most often found in the bathroom, kitchen, or basement. Check for these signs of mold, and remember that mold growth can occur...
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