Homeowners have more to worry about than being ripped off by shady contractors in this lagging economy, but such a climate brings desperation -- and with it, sadly, fraud. Of course, the majority of tradesmen are generally honest professionals, but there is a large number of unscrupulous contractors who will fix items that don’t need fixing, or grossly overcharge you for services or parts. Worse, there are plenty of con artists posing as tradesmen who will simply take your mo

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Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as...

Part of responsible homeownership includes, of course, regular home maintenance. And there are some tasks that, if deferred, can lead to...

A professional building inspection by a qualified engineer can help you separate the NEEDS from the WANTS. The time has finally come....

Window wells are necessary for basement windows fully or partially below grade. They enable windows to be functional which help bring in...

Proper lot grading is an important consideration when dealing with wet basements. Home owners should know that no foundation wall system...

Snow on your driveway is seldom more than a pain in the back. However, snow on your roof can lead to leakage, even if your roof is new....

One of the biggest signs that summer is officially over is scheduled to take place this week. No we’re not talking about Halloween –...

Just like the old saying goes “All you need is a roof over your head”. But a leaking one? No homeowner wants to experience that issue. By...