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Three Ways Your House Is Driving Up Your Energy Bill

By Brenda Masse / August 9, 2025 /

You forget to turn off the lights when you leave the room. You run the AC when you’re not at home. You use your dishwasher and laundry machines during the day. These are behaviors you can control that can make a dent in saving energy use at home. But what about the bigger things jacking…

Heat Wave Got You Down? Turn That Frown Upside Down With Summer Energy Savings

By Brenda Masse / July 26, 2025 /

Remember that one summer it was over 100 degrees for over a month, and I made up a word. I was so mad… what was it again? Hotangry! I didn’t say it was a good word. But anyway, it’s only been a week and I’m already there. Partly because I really hate being hot, but…

Is Hidden Water Damaging Your House? This Tool Helps Home Inspectors Find Out

By Brenda Masse / July 20, 2025 /

You find a water stain in your ceiling or perhaps in the ceiling of a home you want to purchase, but is it old or new? Where did it come from? Is there an active leak, or is it from something that’s already been resolved? A moisture meter will help with answering those questions! When…

Have You Been in Your Attic Lately? No Really.

By Brenda Masse / July 12, 2025 /

There’s a Nigerian proverb that goes, “He who lives in the attic knows where the roof leaks.” I think it’s meant to teach us that the one who lives in a place can be an expert on it. I bring this up because if your attic is out of sight-out of mind, then you might…

Does a Luxury Home Need a Home Inspection?

By Brenda Masse / July 5, 2025 /

We’ve discussed the common notion that newly constructed homes don’t need a home inspection, which is NOT TRUE! But it turns out that some folks are also under the impression that luxury homes may not need one either. As if these homes with all their extra bells and whistles, top-tier amenities, and extras are somehow…