home damage Archives • Life in a House

5 Alarming Signs That Should Keep You From Buying that House

07/26/2020 Kimberly Miller 0

Part of the American dream is to own your home. However, if you aren’t wary of these alarming signs, you could end up buying a lemon of a house. [read more]

The Hazards Lurking In Your Garden (and what to do about them)

10/25/2019 Kimberly Miller 0

The hazards in your garden – rodents, insects, pools, hot tubs, safe fruits and vegetables, your garden shed – are all solvable. Here’s how. [read more]

The Things that Can Happen to Your Home and How to Prepare for Them

07/23/2019 Kimberly Miller 0

Nothing in life is guaranteed, including the safety of your home and the contents inside. Here are some tips to prepare for the worst. [read more]

Things You Need to Look Out For When Viewing a Home

06/28/2019 Kimberly Miller 1

When viewing a home for sale, check these things before signing. [read more]

Tips on Drying Out a Damp Crawlspace

05/22/2019 Kimberly Miller 0

In some older houses, basements are smaller and not high enough for people to stand up in and are known as crawlspaces. They need to be kept free of dampness or they can become a prime spot for the growth of mold or mildew as well as other pests that like warm, damp spots. [read more]

Is Your Home A Money Pitfall?

04/10/2019 Kimberly Miller 0

Depending on the home you buy and how much care the previous owners have given the home, you could find yourself with a home that is a money pitfall. [read more]

Rain’s a Fallin’ – How to Keep Your Home Safe From The Storm

03/24/2018 Kimberly Miller 0

Love spring but not the April showers? Neither does your home. Make sure you check these five items before the rain starts a fallin’ so your home (and your wallet) are secure. [read more]

Prevent Termite Damage to Your Home

05/18/2017 Kimberly Miller 0

When the average homeowner hears the word termite, they usually imagine the worst. Termites can do a great deal of damage to a home and no one wants to face paying for extermination and making [read more]

Trouble at Home?

05/11/2017 Kimberly Miller 3

You might think that your home is your safe haven, your ideal paradise where nothing bad can happen, and your family is safe. But that’s just not true, and unfortunately, the worst things in life [read more]