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  Homeowner Tips for Winter Home Prep Preparing a home for winter can take a lot of planning and execution. It is a worthwhile task for homeowners who want to welcome the new year with greater comfort and energy efficiency. These tips help homeowners know where...

Window screens play an important role in keeping your home comfortable during the warmer months. When they tear or snag, they are not able to do their job of letting fresh air in your home while keeping bugs out. Fortunately, repairing a broken window screen is a...

If you live in the Milwaukee area, and have a basement, chances are you have basement windows and window wells. While these basement windows provide much needed light in your basement, they often cause problems by making your home vulnerable to nature and intruders,...

The caulk or sealant on your bathtub, shower, and sink plays an important role in preserving your bathroom and preventing water damage and mold. With the right materials and our handy guide, re-caulking is an easy DIY project that can be done for low cost in a short...

Warmer weather and longer days make summer ideal for checking items off your home maintenance to-do list. Here are some ideas to get started: Touch Up Exterior Paint Touching up the paint on your home’s exterior is a great first summer project. The Milwaukee weather...

When looking to purchase a new home, curb appeal isn’t the only thing you should consider in your buying decision. The appearance of your potential home is important but making sure that the landscape is healthy can save you thousands. Landscape Inspections...

Insulating does more than protect you against the cold — it protects your most valuable asset when costs rise. With energy costs increasing every year, insulating your home could be an excellent way to save natural resources and ease the strain on your...

Hiring a home inspector is common sense when it comes to purchasing a house. A house is a large investment, and people should know exactly what they are getting in to. But what about when you are getting a divorce? What a lot of people don’t know is that being...

When selling your home, curb appeal is essential. However, it isn’t all pretty flowers and shrubs that your buyer is purchasing. It’s the house itself. For a very modest investment, you may find giving your house a little facelift by restoring or repairing...

JANUARY is RADON AWARENESS MONTH What is Radon? Radon is an colorless, odorless radioactive gas. It forms naturally from the decay of radioactive elements (e.g. granite, uranium) which are found at different levels in the soil and rock around the base and under your...

When it comes time to replace that old furnace, you may have tons of questions and probably a few concerns. You can speak to as many contractors as you wish and get as much advice as possible, the choice to replace it will ultimately be yours to make. Knowing the key...

No one wants to come home to a flooded basement: family heirlooms, old vacation photos, workout equipment, theatre system all ruined. Fact is, this becomes the reality of many families every single year especially during the spring months of increased rain. There are...

Welcome Joy Douthwaite to Towne & Country Building Inspection Team!   We are growing and are pleased to announce that Joy Douthwaite has joined the Towne & Country Building Inspection team. Joy has nearly 10 years as a home inspector and is dedicated to...

In the last six months, a number of brand name insurance companies, who write home owner policies, have been declining home insurance coverage based on roof age and wear issues. While this sounds like a common and sensible practice, roofs that are 8, 12, 15 years old...

We all spend a lot of time in our kitchens. It seems that any time family and friends come together, the kitchen is the center of all the activity. We like our kitchens to be welcoming, functional, and beautiful. But what if your kitchen cabinets are old and worn, out...

Fall is usually full of new smells in the air like apples, leaves falling from the trees and baked goodies. But have you ever walked into a home or room and been assaulted by a bad smell? Nothing will turn away visitors faster. There are dozens of everyday things can...

The holiday season is fast approaching. So, now is the best time to check and make those needed plumbing repairs. These tips make this sometimes-daunting task simple and easy for anyone to do. Repairing a dripping faucet The newer faucets without washers are...

With school back in session, it’s the perfect time to recheck your home’s emergency plan. Included in your plan, should be a maintenance list with information related to major appliances and household systems (e.g. shut-off valves, on/off switches, and...