A simple check of your sump pump twice a year could eliminate the possibility of water in your basement. Read the following article which appears in the 8/5/11 Housemaster eNewsletter. “At least twice a year, preferably before the local wet season, and before and after major storms, sump pumps should be checked for proper operation. Manufacturer instructions should be used as the primary guide for pump installation and maintenance,...

Here’s an interesting article by Joseph D’Agnese that appeared in a recent e-mail message from the National Association of Realtors. The article was originally published in November of 2010. “Protect against break-ins with a security check that shows where the entrances to your house—your doors—are vulnerable. Think like a burglar First, stand back: is your front door visible from the street, or is it obscured by...