What MUST You Fix Before Listing a House? PART TWO
As we discussed last time, there are lots of small things you can change to get a higher selling price for your house! In our last article, we discussed Functionality and Hardwood Floors (see our last post...
What MUST You Fix Before Listing a House? PART ONE
There are lots of small steps you can take to have a big impact on the value of your house. Some of these can add up to getting a much higher selling price! Don’t think you are on your own in making decisions on what to replace or repair. Your Home Inspector can be...
What Are The Most Popular Paint Colors for Home Interiors in 2019?
So you are thinking of selling your home in 2019? Painting is often an easy & inexpensive way to give your home an updated look. Remember, buyers might pay more for a home that is fresh & trending with the most popular paint colors! Of course, before you...
Pros and Cons of a Whole Home Humidifier
Winter air is very dry, and most likely you have begun to see the effects already – chapped lips, stuffy nose or electric shocks after walking across the carpet are all signs of low humidity levels. Adding moisture can make a difference in the comfort level of your...
Make Sure Your House is Prepared for Cold Weather
There is no denying that cold weather is here to stay, at least for a while. Living in the Midwest, that is no surprise, of course. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays it is easy to forget things like preventative home maintenance, but unless you want...
Trust Your Home Inspection to a Qualified Inspector
Since a home inspection is such an important part of the home buying process, it pays to hire an inspector with a great track record of success. Lakes Area Home Inspections has received important certifications as well as numerous badges of recognition for their...
Common Furnace Problems to Watch Out For
Fall has arrived and with it comes colder days and nights. Unless you want to bundle up in multiple sweaters or sleep with mittens on, you must make sure your furnace stays in good working order. If the heat is not flowing properly, it may be due to one of these...
Could You Benefit From a Programmable Thermostat?
If you are gone for large parts of the day, if you find that your energy bills are higher than you’d like or if the constantly changing weather causes the inside temperature of your house to become hard to manage, you might be able to benefit from a programmable...