Home Safety

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Here's how to prepare for hurricane season in the...
5 June, 2023| Home Safety, Houston Living, Home Improvements & R...
In addition to devastating public infrastructure and property, hurricanes are potentially life-threatening for communities near the Texas Gulf Coast. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of h... read more
Make Your Yard and Home a Bug Free Zone
4 June, 2023| Home Safety, Houston Living, General
7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone By:Barbara Eisner Bayer Be the home on the block that bugs run from. A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects... read more
Home buying & the benefits of a third party home i...
31 May, 2023| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Safety
Having a third-party home inspection conducted before the option period end in a real estate transaction is essential for several reasons. Here are some key reasons why it is important: Identifying... read more
Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety
31 May, 2023| Safety & Security, Home Safety
Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its best features may be lost in the shadows. Well-executed outdoo... read more
Is Moving Now Your Best Financial Move?
30 May, 2023| Home Safety, Home Remodeling, Education
You may not have started 2020 thinking about a move. But like it or not, many of us have had to reconsider our living situations during the pandemic.Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who can now work... read more
Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side
26 May, 2023| Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Safety
The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes fo... read more
Home Winterizing Checklist
10 May, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...
Easy Home Weatherproofing Some small weatherproofing jobs require little to no “handiness”, but can make a real difference once cold weather hits. By doing these things before the snow fli... read more
Let's Talk Home Inspections
9 May, 2023| Home Safety, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Insp...
Home inspections can seem like a daunting process, whether you are an experienced homeowner or a first time buyer. However, a home inspection is a crucial step in ensuring that the property you're int... read more
Summer Home Buying Guide: Tips and Tricks for a Su...
6 May, 2023| General, Home Buying, Home Safety
Summer Home Buying Guide: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Purchase Summer is a great time to buy a home. With the warm weather, longer days, and vacation time, you have more opportunities to explor... read more
The Worst Poisonous and Invasive Plants for Your Y...
1 May, 2023| General, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety
When you think of unwanted plants, things like dandelions, quack grass and other common weeds that bully their way into your yard and garden probably come to mind. But occasionally, we inadverten... read more
Summer Maintenance Checklist for Your Home
1 May, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...
Part 1: Easy Maintenance Tasks that take 30 minutes or less to complete 1) Window TreatmentInvesting in sun-blocking window covers and a new screen is energy efficient and hygienic, reducing costs whi... read more
Can Low Flow Toilets Save Money on Your Water Bill...
20 April, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, General
Can Low-Flow Toilets Save Money on Your Water Bill? Low-flow toilets may be a not-so-glam upgrade — but they can pay off in other ways. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like... read more
Spring Allergen Removal--Getting Air Ducts Clean
18 April, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...
Even the American Lung Association recognizes indoor air quality as the catalyst for many allergy-related diseases. If you haven’t cleaned your ducts in 4 to 5 years, there will be an accumulati... read more
What Consumers Should Know About Texas Property In...
4 April, 2023| Home Inspections, Home Safety, Education
In a seller's market, buyers may be tempted to waive an inspection entirely, or hire an inspector to do a walkthrough inspection of their ideal home to point out problems while the buyers take notes.... read more
15 Essential Items to Include in an Emergency Surv...
1 April, 2023| General, Home Safety, Safety & Security
You can't predict the futureor control the toll that a hurricane or flood takes on your home. But you can take steps to ensure that you're prepared in the event you get stuck in your house after a nat... read more