Whether you’re a meticulous vacation planner or more carefree, you don’t want to be laissez-faire when it comes to leaving your home. That’s why the pre-vacation prep of your home is a necessary step in your departure routine. Whether a weekend jaunt rather or a multi-week adventure, you need to make sure your home is […]

Has Your Home Been Tested for Radon? Have you ever heard of radon?  Well, it’s a big deal and particularly prevalent in the Knoxville area. I am the farthest from an alarmist, however this odorless, colorless gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. And the crazy part is […]

No one plans to waste money purposely… but sometimes it happens, especially when it comes to our homes.   As a first-time homeowner (and even those who are more seasoned), you don’t want your excitement over a new home to crank-up your spending. Owning a home already adds new expenses compared to renting.  At any point […]

Have you ever been the last one to take a shower and run out of hot water? It may happen when you have too many overnight guests or that one family member known for long showers!  But, what happens when your hot water heater stops working efficiently on a daily basis, guests or no guests? That’s […]

Every home needs regular cleaning and maintenance and spring is the perfect time to do it! In addition to increasing the enjoyment of your space, the time you spend on regular maintenance will help preserve the value of your home and prevent everyday “wear and tear” from turning into costly damage. Note: While the majority […]

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. If you utilize a fuel-burning appliances without proper ventilation, or if something goes wrong with your furnace, fireplace, stove, hot-water heater, or other fuel-burning unit, then dangerous levels of carbon monoxide can start to circulate throughout […]

One of the most nerve-wracking parts about being a homeowner is never knowing when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home.  A home warranty can sound like a great solution to this dilemma, but is it really worth it? Home warranties have gotten a bad rap in the past, but like any warranty […]

With Earth Day around the corner on April 22nd, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can make our homes more “green.”  We’ve all come a long way since Earth Day started back in 1970, whether it’s being more diligent to recycle, seeking out more eco-friendly products, and even adding solar panels to the […]

The midst of an emergency is not the time to question whether you have adequate insurance. Even if you don’t live near the water or your home is not on a floodplain, you could be making a costly mistake if you don’t have the adequate flood coverage. According to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), about […]

Selling a home in the spring is often the best for most homeowners.  The time of year isn’t just blooming with flowers but also buyers! Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in full force throughout the Knoxville metro area. Just about anyone who is looking for a home ventures […]