Fall is a beautiful season in Southeast Florida. Unlike some parts of the country, fall here remains warm. Homeowners don’t need to prepare for harsh winter weather. Yet, the change in seasons still marks a good time for homeowners to tackle home maintenance tasks.

Determining the age of your appliances is not as complicated as it may seem. By understanding the various methods and clues, you can confidently determine the age of your appliances and make informed decisions about their upkeep. 

Painting is a popular and cost-effective way to update your home's interior or exterior. However, it's not always as easy as it looks. Homeowners make several common mistakes when attempting to paint their homes, which can lead to unsatisfactory results.

Making a few minor changes around your home can significantly reduce your symptoms and make life more bearable during allergy season. Here are five tasks that should be on your radar if you want to stay allergy-free this spring.

One way to boost your rental property is with added curb appeal. After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression, including online. However, you want more than a pretty picture. The property's actual condition needs to match the expectations set by the online images.

Often homes in communities with tract homebuilders don’t give buyers options, like paint colors, flooring, light fixtures, and other details. The house comes predesigned and can feel cookie-cutter.

It’s normal to want to personalize your home. Thankfully, you don’t need to rip up your new floors or make other significant changes. Instead, focus on areas where you can make DIY changes at an affordable budget.

Home renovations add value and appeal to your property. However, remodeling projects aren't cheap. The key is to know ways to save money without compromising on the desired results.

Spring is the perfect time to clear clutter, clean up your home and yard, and take care of simple maintenance tasks. While living in Southeast Florida means mostly good weather throughout the year, spring is still a good time marker for home care.

As home inspectors, we've seen outstanding quality on home improvement projects. Unfortunately, we've also seen home improvement disasters. In our experience, it works best to do the job right. Otherwise, you'll need to make repairs before you sell. You can also cause costly damage to your home for poor completion of projects.

Daylight Savings Time begins on March 13 this year, meaning we move the clocks forward one hour. The result is more daylight during the evening hours. When the clocks change each year, it's an excellent reminder to take care of routine home maintenance tasks.

Homebuyers notice well-cared-for homes. As home inspectors, we do too. Investing in home maintenance makes a huge difference when you get ready to sell a home. Plus, living in a clean and working house makes life easier and healthier for your family.

A focus on deck safety provides a safer way to enjoy your outdoor space. Plus, as a homeowner, you lower your liability risk when incorporating safety elements.

The new year is almost here. The end of the year brings an opportunity to prepare for a fresh start. As you pack away the holiday decorations, take time to prioritize home improvement projects for the new year.

Energy efficiency is an integral part of home maintenance. It's also a significant factor in determining whether you'll save money on your energy bills.

With the housing market booming, sellers don’t have to put in extreme work to prepare their homes to hit the market. Yet, home staging remains an integral part of the real estate process. Many buyers determine their interest in a property based on the online listing. It’s essential to stage a home to look great in the online photos.

The gutters need to be cleaned regularly to maintain the integrity of your roof and the exterior of your home. Just because you know how important this chore is, does not make it easier or more fun to do. You might ask yourself if you should do it yourself or hire a professional for gutter cleaning. Let’s weigh your options.

As a homeowner you must climb ladders from time to time. Typical home maintenance tasks like changing lightbulbs or cleaning gutters require ladder usage. Maybe you are even getting ready for your Florida home inspection.

At Kenco Home Inspections, we want to offer you the advice and resources you need to keep your home in top shape, including the right way to plunge a toilet.