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Home Maintenance

The Ultimate Last-Minute House Maintenance Checklist

Life gets busy, and it’s easy for upkeep tasks to slip through the cracks. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a full weekend or a long to-do list to get your house back…

Tom PelletierApril 18, 2025

Home Maintenance Real Estate

Easy Ways to Remove Scratches From Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are known for their beauty and durability, but even the toughest finishes can show signs of wear over time. Everyday life (like sliding furniture, pets running around, or even a bit of grit…

Tom PelletierApril 3, 2025

Home Inspections Real Estate

7 Things to Know as a First-Time Massachusetts Home Buyer

As a first-time Massachusetts home buyer, it's exciting and fast-moving. There’s a lot more involved than picking the right location and getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Many homes in the state—especially older ones—come with hidden…

Tom PelletierMarch 20, 2025

Commercial Building Phase 1 ESA Standards

What Does a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Find?

Some of the biggest environmental risks or a property—like historical hazards—can stay out of sight until they become expensive problems. That’s one way a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) comes into buying commercial property.…

Tom PelletierMarch 6, 2025

Commercial Building Commercial Building Inspections

The Insider Tips You Need to Buy Commercial Property

When you buy commercial property, there’s a lot on the line. Between making sure the property is suited to your needs and dodging expensive repairs, taking the right steps before you buy is so important—this…

Tom PelletierJanuary 9, 2025

roof issues that warrant a commercial building inspection

Commercial Building Inspections Roof

5 Commercial Roof Concerns That Need Inspection

Over time, even well-constructed roofs can face issues that compromise their durability, safety, and efficiency. Identifying and addressing these problems early can save property owners significant time, money, and stress. That's why this article highlights…

Tom PelletierDecember 12, 2024

Air Radon

Will an Air Purifier Remove Radon Gas in a Home?

Radon gas is a silent health hazard that can seep into your home without warning. This odorless, colorless gas forms naturally in the soil and can enter through cracks in your foundation or other small…

Tom PelletierNovember 27, 2024

Basement

7 Best Ways to Use Your Basement Spare Bedroom

That spare bedroom in your basement holds untapped potential, waiting to be transformed into something truly special. Whether you need a quiet home office, a welcoming retreat for guests, or a space for hobbies and…

Tom PelletierNovember 14, 2024

Home Maintenance

How Bad is the Crack in Your Ceiling? When to Act

You glance up and notice it—a crack creeping across your ceiling. Is it just a minor flaw, or could it be a red flag for something bigger? It can be easy to push the issue…

Tom PelletierOctober 18, 2024

Electrical

8 Reasons the Lights in Your House Could be Flickering

Have you ever noticed the lights in your house flickering and wondered what's going on beyond what you can see? It's often not just an annoying quirk—flickering lights can be a sign of bigger electrical…

Tom PelletierJuly 24, 2024

real estate

The Ultimate Last-Minute House Maintenance Checklist

Easy Ways to Remove Scratches From Hardwood Floors

7 Things to Know as a First-Time Massachusetts Home Buyer

What Does a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Find?

The Insider Tips You Need to Buy Commercial Property

5 Commercial Roof Concerns That Need Inspection

Will an Air Purifier Remove Radon Gas in a Home?

7 Best Ways to Use Your Basement Spare Bedroom

How Bad is the Crack in Your Ceiling? When to Act

8 Reasons the Lights in Your House Could be Flickering

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