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Massachusetts Smoke Detector Laws- Keeping Your Family Safe

The importance of Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in a home

It is important your home is equipped with properly working Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Doing so provides a level of safety to your home's occupants from fire and equipment malfunctions. Many states like Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island require a certificate of compliance prior to a home sale. The certificate of compliance is to make sure your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are of the right type, placed correctly and are working. Other states, like … Continue reading...

How to Revive Your Backyard After a Long Winter

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Winter season leaves everything barren and looking sad and empty - your backyard probably looks just like that after the last snow has finally melted down. And you probably can't wait for it to look alive and colorful again. The backyard is an important element of every house, especially if there's a chance that you will be selling your house at some point. The backyard should always look pristine and attractive because it impacts the impression potential clients will have. A combination of … Continue reading...

How to Perform a Cracked Foundation Repair

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Often, foundation cracks are found when a home buyer performs their home inspection just before purchasing a home. This is one of the great reasons why you should not forgo your home inspection. A cracked foundation can be just a simple settlement crack or it can call out a bigger problem. Assessing A Cracked Foundation More often than not you are probably not looking at a very serious problem when you come across a foundation with cracks. It is very common for even new … Continue reading...

9 Common Mistakes When Building A Deck

Many homeowners love to tackle their own home improvement projects. The potential of saving money and the pride of accomplishment are two of the driving forces for a homeowner to take on a home improvement project themselves. One common project a homeowner may be tempted to tackle is a deck. Before tackling any home improvement project it is important to do your research. Do you need a building permit? What are the proper building techniques Do you know how to … Continue reading...

Give Your Home A Pedigree- Document Your Homes Maintenance and Improvements

One thing a home buyer loves is a well maintained home. A great habit of any homeowner is to document the work you have done on the home. It helps give your home a pedigree. So what is the definition of a pedigree? "The background or history of a person or thing, especially as conferring distinction or quality." Doesn't that sound great? Of course it does and what home buyer wouldn't love that. Over the years I have had homeowners that have saved and organized … Continue reading...

11 Common Mistakes When Installing Laminate Floors

Laminate flooring has grown in popularity over the past decade or so. Simulation of exotic woods and patterns combined with its cost effectiveness make an options for some homeowners over hardwoods. Because of the ease of installation, laminate floors can be the DIY'ers flooring of choice. It also makes it a great choice to do a quick flooring makeover when it comes time to prepare your home for sale. A new laminate floor can capture a buyers attention. As a real … Continue reading...

5 Wood Siding Care and Maintenance Tips

When it comes time to sell your home having your homes siding in tip top shape goes a long way in increasing curb appeal. Wood siding is certainly a very desirable finish for many home buyers if you show it off looking its best. Allura, a manufacturer of fiber cement products for your home has written a guest post on how to care for your natural wood siding. Regular care and maintenance will go a long way in maintaining the beautiful look of your wood siding. 5 Wood Siding Care … Continue reading...