IOWA ASHI CHAPTER

So, you have bought your first home– or you are considering it. By now you have probably heard that a home is the biggest investment you are going to make. W...

Behind every eye-catching house is a homeowner that works hard to keep it that way.  A simple seasonal checklist will help keep track of your home’s growing ...

Knowing about some of the situations that can exist in a home allows you to be well-informed. History tells us that there are potential items that have been ...

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS: Pull leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts. Reattach gutters that have pulled away from the house. Run a hose on the roof and c...

If your home has an active sump pump, be warned: your sump pump will not last forever. It probably won’t give you any warning before it fails, either. It’ll ...

In case you haven't noticed, winter has arrived.  With the cold dry air that accompanies our regional cool down will also begin to notice condensation in our...

One of the biggest issues seen with smoke alarms is their age. Many people don't realize that smoke alarms have a "shelf life" to them and should be replaced...

Winter is coming and with it comes an opportunity to perform some basic safety checks and maintenance items on your home.  We've said it before and we'll say...

If you think about water damaging your home, you might conjure up an image of a hurricane, torrential rain or other natural catastrophe. The unfortunate real...