Archive for May 2017

Are you renovating your home?  Unless your plan is for a long-term occupancy chances are you’ve given some thought as to what the future buyers of your home might want and the potential return on investment.  If your plan is to sell in the next few years you’ll be competing with the ‘big boys’.  Developers…

So, the bad news is that your home heating system has just failed and now you need to choose a replacement.  The good news is that you have many heating options to choose from! You love the idea of the high efficiency appliances and want to choose the most efficient model you can.  The heat…

So, you need a new water heater. The question becomes, do you replace it with another tank? A bigger tank?  Or do you go for the efficiency and luxury of an on-demand system (just what you’ve always wanted). It’s a classic case of tank vs. tankless. Which is worth it? One of the most common questions…

This blog series will help readers navigate some of the choices that homeowners face when they suddenly need to repair or replace a major appliance like a water heater. We’ve spoken with real estate expert Lance Phillips and gathered information from two local home inspectors to find out what buyers and inspectors are looking for. …

When it comes to replacing equipment in your house, you often don’t get a choice as to when. Parts and fixtures often fail suddenly, so return on investment is not a consideration.  Major appliances like furnaces, water heaters and boilers require immediate attention. They also offer an extensive and confusing myriad of choices as you…