The Center for Disease Control currently recommends that we remain at home as much as possible, which syncs perfectly with the time of the year when three-quarters of us engage in some level of Spring Cleaning. These two elements are coming together to create a perfect...

​​If you're like most Americans, your home is your biggest asset. So who wouldn't want to get the most out of that asset? You may hear success stories about people who saved big money on the real estate commissions by selling their home themselves. Are you the kind of...

In a perfect world, we would all list our homes in the Spring. Unfortunately, that's not always an option. If you do have to sell during an off-peak time of the year, knowing your local real estate market is key to getting the best price for your home. Here's some ways...

The holidays are here! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or some combination of the three, HTI wishes you a happy and safe celebration. When you're caught up in merry-making and decorating, we at HTI want to make sure you remember to keep yourself and...

So you want to have a clean sparkling house for real estate showings, but you feel overwhelmed by all the junk you need to sort through to make it happen. 
 

Before you tackle deep cleaning, you will need to declutter your house. It is possible to tackle this feat in on...

As winter approaches, make sure your HVAC system is fine-tuned for optimal performance. By following these 5 winter preparation tips, you can avoid breakdowns and costly repairs.

Change the filter

Your air conditioner has been working hard for you all summer. Now that y...

During the warm days of late Summer, it's easy to forget that a dramatic change in weather will arrive in about a month's time. Just as Starbucks reminds us it's never too early for Pumpkin Spice lattes, it's not too early to tackle household chores to prepare for cold...

Early-spring upkeep to scratch off of your to-do list this month. Help make your home more safe and efficient!
 

• Clean Out Your Gutters

• Trim Broken Branches

• Place plant containers on stands

• Wash Away Salt Damage

• Check Your Basement

• Tune Up Y...

Home inspection nightmares can be amusing, like the plumbing fiasco in this photo.

To see more amusing photos of Home Inspection Nightmares, visit: This Old House Magazine -
Home Inspection Nightmares #10. 

However, when these nightmare problems occur at your house, they...

According to Fox News: "Radon is a very serious health hazard. Rachael Malmberg, a former member of the U.S. Women’s ice hockey Olympic team, had no idea her childhood and current home had dangerous levels of Radon until it was too late, and she was diagnosed with stag...