It’s hardwired into us as instinct, as part of our American identity, even: the desire to handle things ourselves. There’s even a shorthand for it: DIY. Doing it yourself works for many things: house projects, fixing your lunch, [...]
Somewhere between 20 and 25% of all American homes rely on septic systems to dispose of their waste, it’s estimated – with that number higher in largely rural areas, such as our Tri-State. Looking at buying a house [...]
One thing to keep in mind when approaching the idea of purchasing an older property including a home, especially one that hasn’t been in continuous use, is what the septic system situation is. Maintenance of the septic system [...]
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and many people began primarily working from home, that trend was developing, of companies’ workflows becoming conducive to getting more things done from the house. The coronavirus only accelerated that trend, and [...]
Yes, septic systems are built to last. And, if they’re taken care of well and properly routinely serviced, and with a little luck, they will last, for decades. But, they are not built to last in perpetuity. And [...]
Congratulations! You’re looking into buying a new house. Whether you’re taking a step in a relationship that requires a new place, expanding your family and thus needing more room, upgrading or downsizing in anticipation of a new chapter [...]
Perhaps one of the best modern-day real-world applications of the pithy saying “judge not lest ye be judged” might be when something gets flushed you didn’t plan to be flushed. Maybe your toddler, in an exploratory phase, was [...]
It’s no one’s idea of a good time first thing in the morning to hit the alarm button, stumble to the bathroom sink and catch a whiff of stink coming up the drain before even having time to [...]
It ought to be the desire of most people most of the time to stay off the 6 o’clock news and out of the newspaper. While, of course, exceptions exist, being in the spotlight or on the hot [...]
There is a natural inclination to think big – both literally and metaphorically – when your house and property are involved. This is especially true when you’re either building a new home or acquiring a house new to [...]