by Nancy Mershon | Oct 8, 2018 | home maintenance
Answer: 6 seconds! YouTube is full of videos that show just how easy it is to break into a garage with a simple wire coat hanger. A search using “break into a garage with a wire hanger” turns up dozens of these videos. It’s the fourth most-common entry...
by Nancy Mershon | Oct 8, 2018 | home maintenance
Radon is a serious toxin and exposure should not be taken lightly. What Is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is formed when uranium decays in the soil. Uranium is in geological formations throughout North Carolina. When homes or other...
by Nancy Mershon | Sep 25, 2018 | home improvement, home value, remodeling
Home improvement projects can range from a simple wall paint color change to an elaborate kitchen renovation. While remodeling can make your space more enjoyable to live in, you risk pricing your home out of the neighborhood. Before entering into any home improvement...
by Nancy Mershon | Apr 10, 2018 | home value, selling a house
If you’re planning on selling your house, consider making your house a green home before putting it on the market. You’re likely to make more money and the house might sell faster. What is a Green Home? A “green” home is one that contains efficient...
by Nancy Mershon | Nov 21, 2017 | home maintenance
It’s the spring cleaning of fall, so to speak. With guest season (also known as THE HOLIDAYS) coming at you fast and furious, you want to be sure your home is cozy, but with that fresh-as-spring feel — as opposed to that musty-damp-winter feel. Here’s how to make that...
by Nancy Mershon | Oct 25, 2017 | home buying best practices
How not to make money mistakes as a new homeowner. You’re finally in your new home. You’ve managed negotiations, settled the mortgage, and you hold the keys in your hand. Adjusting to your new surroundings and turning your new place into your dream home is...
by Nancy Mershon | Aug 23, 2017 | curb appeal, home buying best practices, home improvement, remodeling
Enjoy your home now — and sell it for the best price tomorrow. Whether they expand a kitchen or add a patio, homeowners remodel because they want a nicer place to live. The problem comes when improvements to the property make the home fall outside of the norm for the...
by Nancy Mershon | May 25, 2017 | home value, selling a house
Selling a home has its moments of joy and frustration. Here’s what most people experience. ← 8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home 7 Financially Savvy Upgrades for Your Home...
by Nancy Mershon | May 24, 2017 | curb appeal, home improvement, home value
Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. We’re not talking about replacing vinyl siding with redwood siding; we’re talking about maintenance and beautifying tasks...
