As the crisp air of winter begins to approach, it’s time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Ensuring your residence is winter-ready not only keeps you cozy but also safeguards against potential issues that chilly weather can bring. Here are the key home maintenance tasks to tackle before winter arrives: Heating System […]
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Save Money on Your Power Bill This Winter in Just Three Easy Steps
It doesn’t matter if you heat your home with electricity, natural gas or some other energy source; prices continue to rise and that means increased heating costs for most of us. In today’s blog post we’ll share three easy ways that you can save money on your power bill this winter. Install and Use Programmable […]
Yard Staging: How to Stage Your Front and Back Yard to Appeal to Home Buyers
Walter Whitehurst Yard Staging: How to Stage Your Front and Back Yard to Appeal to Home Buyers Whether you’re just listing your home for sale or you’ve already started entertaining potential buyers, focusing on your “curb appeal” can drastically increase your chances of a quick and successful sale. In today’s blog post we’ll discuss yard […]
Quick Guide to Assessing Foundation Cracks in Your Home
When purchasing a home, there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account. One of those considerations is the foundation of the home. No matter how perfect or suitable a property looks, taking the time to properly inspect the property for foundation problems can save homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs […]
Is Owning an Older Jacksonville NC House Right for You?
When it comes to buying a Jacksonville NC house, should you be looking toward a brand new recently built property or considering an older home? There are many advantages to either option and the best choice for you will depend on what you are looking for in a home. If you are wondering whether buying […]
Tips for Choosing a Reputable Remodeling Contractor

With the number of foreclosed or bank-owned properties floating around out there, I often speak with folks who are preparing to embark on a renovation project. Unfortunately, with a rise in remodeling comes a flood of disreputable contractors looking to cash in. I do my best to protect people by providing referrals to reputable contractors, […]
A Small Change Will Save You Alot of Money!
As summer approaches, the one thing we all appreciate is the ability to turn on our air conditioners. This year before cranking the temperature down, you should consider scheduling an ac repair and tune up service with the help of a professional air conditioning repair specialist. Also, think about this – when is the last […]
What To Do When You Have Water Damage to Your Home
I wanted to share this Safety Alert from Servpro – This YouTube Video above illustrates what can happen during a flood. The majority of emergency calls we receive at Servpro are concerning water damages either from a source inside the home or a weather related leak or flood. When faced with water damage to your […]
Spring Cleaning Your Jacksonville NC Home
Cleaning Rain Gutters Clean gutters to protect your siding and landscape plantings, and prevent thousands of dollars of damage to your foundation. Read Cleaning and Caring for Siding Cleaning and repairing your home’s siding once every year will pay off in the form of a long life and increased value for your home. Read Visit […]
Investing in Your Home
During the real estate boom, it was all the rage to remodel. Homeowners were quick, even to pull equity from their homes to pay for improvements. That’s because back then, as prices were rising, the return on home improvement investments was high. In case you haven’t noticed, as home prices have dropped, reports have come […]