BlogsHome Safety

Home Safety

1,078 Posts

Nicole McNeil-Wyatt rating star

4.99/5 (72 surveys)
Fathom Realty

Is Moving Now Your Best Financial Move?

30 May, 2023| Home Safety, Home Remodeling, Education

You may not have started 2020 thinking about a move. But like it or not, many of us have had to reconsider our living situations during the pandemic.Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who can now work... read more

Shayne Stone
HomeSmart

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

26 May, 2023| Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Safety

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes fo... read more

MJ Barreda rating star

4.96/5 (28 surveys)
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Home Winterizing Checklist

10 May, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...

Easy Home Weatherproofing Some small weatherproofing jobs require little to no “handiness”, but can make a real difference once cold weather hits. By doing these things before the snow fli... read more

Marnie Greenwood rating star

4.99/5 (68 surveys)
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Let's Talk Home Inspections

9 May, 2023| Home Safety, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Insp...

Home inspections can seem like a daunting process, whether you are an experienced homeowner or a first time buyer. However, a home inspection is a crucial step in ensuring that the property you're int... read more

Rey Ontiveros rating star

5/5 (2 surveys)
HomeHouzz Real Estate

Summer Home Buying Guide: Tips and Tricks for a Su...

6 May, 2023| General, Home Buying, Home Safety

Summer Home Buying Guide: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Purchase Summer is a great time to buy a home. With the warm weather, longer days, and vacation time, you have more opportunities to explor... read more

Diana Alexander
United Real Estate

The Worst Poisonous and Invasive Plants for Your Y...

1 May, 2023| General, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety

When you think of unwanted plants, things like dandelions, quack grass and other common weeds that bully their way into your yard and garden probably come to mind. But occasionally, we inadverten... read more

MJ Barreda rating star

4.96/5 (28 surveys)
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Summer Maintenance Checklist for Your Home

1 May, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...

Part 1: Easy Maintenance Tasks that take 30 minutes or less to complete 1) Window TreatmentInvesting in sun-blocking window covers and a new screen is energy efficient and hygienic, reducing costs whi... read more

Teresa Sanchez
Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Can Low Flow Toilets Save Money on Your Water Bill...

20 April, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, General

Can Low-Flow Toilets Save Money on Your Water Bill? Low-flow toilets may be a not-so-glam upgrade — but they can pay off in other ways. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like... read more

MJ Barreda rating star

4.96/5 (28 surveys)
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Spring Allergen Removal--Getting Air Ducts Clean

18 April, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...

Even the American Lung Association recognizes indoor air quality as the catalyst for many allergy-related diseases. If you haven’t cleaned your ducts in 4 to 5 years, there will be an accumulati... read more

Chekiter Esther rating star

5/5 (9 surveys)
RE/MAX Fine Properties

What Consumers Should Know About Texas Property In...

4 April, 2023| Home Inspections, Home Safety, Education

In a seller's market, buyers may be tempted to waive an inspection entirely, or hire an inspector to do a walkthrough inspection of their ideal home to point out problems while the buyers take notes.... read more

Jennifer Telle rating star

5/5 (39 surveys)
CB&A, Realtors

15 Essential Items to Include in an Emergency Surv...

1 April, 2023| General, Home Safety, Safety & Security

You can't predict the futureor control the toll that a hurricane or flood takes on your home. But you can take steps to ensure that you're prepared in the event you get stuck in your house after a nat... read more

Jessica Dear
Walzel Properties - Corporate Office

Replacing Your Roof: What You Need to Know

25 March, 2023| Home Safety, General, Home Improvements & Repair

Replacing your roof is a significant home improvement project that requires careful planning, budgeting, and research. A new roof can improve the overall look of your home, increase its value, and pro... read more

Jessica Dear
Walzel Properties - Corporate Office

4 Must-Haves for the Easiest-to-Clean Bathroom, Ev...

24 March, 2023| General, Home Safety, Home Selling

No matter if you keep your home sealed tight, leave the windows open, have a steady stream of visitors stopping by, or prefer to be alone, dirt (and, worse, microbes!) will worm their way into your pa... read more

MJ Nemer
HTX Living, LLC

How to Help Your Appliances Last Longer

22 March, 2023| Home Inspections, Home Safety, Home Selling

Is it just me or does it seem that appliances don't last as long as they're supposed to?Our dryer died after 11 years (two years before a typical dryer's lifespan is up), and we repaired our refrigera... read more

MJ Nemer
HTX Living, LLC

HVAC Maintenance Checklist

21 March, 2023| Home Selling, Home Safety

It's a good idea to hire an HVAC company to inspect and do maintenance on your system every fall and spring. They'll do things like inspect and clean the wiring and mechanisms of the unit, which is bi... read more

Advertisement

Recent Categories

Affordable Housing Country Homes / Acreage Living Education General Home Buying Home Marketing Home Selling Housing Market Houston Living Mortgage & Finance Neighborhoods & Communities Relocation & Newcomer

Advertisement

« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
...
71
72
Next »

Advertisement

View Blogs by Category

Active Adults (Age 55+)

Affordable Housing

Country Homes / Acreage Living

Foreclosures & Investments

High-Rise Living

High-Rises & Condos

Home Appraisals

Home Improvements & Repair

Home Inspections

Home Remodeling

Home Values & Recent Sales

Homeowners Insurance

International Real Estate

Master Planned Communities

Master-Planned Communities

Mortgage & Finance

Moving & Storage

Neighborhoods & Communities

Property Management

Public/Private Schools

Relocation & Newcomer

Safety & Security

Timeshares & Fractional