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It's time to rediscover your happy place! Chances are if you celebrated Christmas this past week, you've been left with a bit of a mess post-holiday. With the New Year fast approaching, it's a great time to bring a little Zen back into your home and reorganize your life after the holidays. Here's...

They're cooooming! The Thanksgiving Holiday is upon us! Fear not. It is possible to get your house comfortable and set to impress in less than 24 hours, and here's how:   1. Put out the welcome mat. ​Literally! Be sure your entry to your home is uncluttered, welcoming, and that there is an easy a...

The leaves are falling and clogging up the works! Now is definitely the time to clear your gutters, before freezing temperatures, rain and snow arrive and excess water hopelessly attempts to drain through your blocked gutters and downspouts. It's as simple as 1-2-3, and here's how to do it:   For...

Did you know that September and October can be a great time to buy a new appliance? Because appliance manufacturers debut new models each September, early fall is a great time to snag deals on last year's merchandise. Here's how to get those deals!     Keep an Eye on Advertisements - In September...

Have you started your summer reading list? Don't worry, this one's just for fun! It's a great time to sit down with a good book (or magazine or blog, for that matter!), so here's the US Inspect summer reading list. We scoured the internet and polled our inspectors for their top picks. The result ...

  Once every other year is a great time to clean and protect your deck. It might not be the hassle you thought it would be! Here's how to wash your deck in 6 easy steps: Before you start, choose a cloudy day so that the sun won't evaporate the cleaning liquid.  Move everything off the deck. Cove...

With summer heating up, you may be spending more time entertaining on your patio and deck. Hanging out until the sun goes down and cooler temperatures set in is especially refreshing - that is, until the mosquitoes arrive! But wait, before you reach for your bug spray, try some of these natural m...

Summer is in full swing and we are spending lots of time entertaining. If you have a deck, it's probably a popular venue for meals and get-togethers. But are you feeling like your space is a bit dull or drab despite the vibrance of summer? Dress it up with these 7 ideas!     Add Some Plant Life A...

Home ownership, for many, is a big part of what we like to call, “The American Dream.” In the 1950s that dream consisted of a house, a dog, 2.5 kids and apple pie--we're not sure a contemporary definition of the phrase would change all that much. Homeownership is still at the center of the Americ...

Some home buyers are looking for homes with pools, some are not - and some are still on the fence. But whatever the case may be, NO ONE will be visiting your property if the listing images of your pool are scaring them away. Here are six tips to make sure your pool is picture perfect for your rea...