Having gutters on your home is a good thing. Gutters can prevent water damage along the foundation and keep landscaping from being damaged by heavy drip edge flows. If your home has...

So maybe you’re thinking about jumping on these record low interest rates, taking the plunge, and buying a new home? Congratulations! It’s exciting, and there’s so...

Time to replace your roof? Think about making decisions that will help out with energy, last longer, and be lighter on the planet. First and foremost, your roof has to keep the water...

The housing market is a fluid, living thing that consistently changes. In a lively interview with Sandy Wentworth, realtor for the Jones Group in Amherst, MA, I learned the best tips...

‘Tis the season for home sales and with it comes the demand for home inspections – an indispensable tool that can help buyers make an informed decision about a property...

If you are starting to spend more time outside or you are preparing to sell your home, you may start to notice the layer of grime on your home or decking. To save time and energy, power...

The concept of cool roofs is thrown around a lot these days. US Energy Secretary Steven Chu suggested that painting roofs white, along with making paving more reflective, would reduce...

Not everybody plays fair! That’s a lesson you learn in elementary school. But when it comes to spending hard-earned money to build or remodel your home, unless you know what to watch...