Posts with tag 'Charleston Home Maintenance'
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What Should Be Done Before a Home Is Listed (But Often Isn't)
There are two ways to bring a home to market.
You can list it…
or you can prepare it.
And those are not the same thing.
Over the years, I've seen a pattern that quietly creates stress, renegotiations, and sometimes failed contracts. A home is listed without fully understanding what's attached to it—legally, financially, or physically—and everyone assumes it will get sorted out "once we're under contract."
That sounds harmless.
Until it isn't.
The Assumption Most People Are Making
The underlying belief tends to be this:
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Living on the Water in Charleston: What No One Tells You Until It's Too Late
There's something about living on the water in Charleston that pulls people in.
It's the view.
The breeze.
The way the light hits the marsh at sunset.
But what most buyers don't realize—until they're already under contract—is that waterfront living isn't just about what you see.
It's about what you're allowed to do with it.
And that's where things get complicated.
The Part No One Explains Clearly: It's Not Just Your Property
One of the biggest misconceptions I see is this:
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Why Stacking Untreated Wood Near Your Home Can Invite Termites
If you've ever stacked firewood neatly along the side of your home or tucked extra lumber near the garage, it probably felt practical—even responsible.
But here's the part most homeowners don't realize:
That stack of wood can quietly become an open invitation to termites.
The Problem Isn't the Wood—It's the Location
Termites don't appear out of nowhere. They're already in the soil around your home, constantly searching for a food source.
And untreated wood?
That's exactly what they're looking for.
When wood is stacked directly on the ground and close to your home,...
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What I Learned This Week About Squirrels, Gutters, and Unexpected Home Repairs
This week, I found myself dealing with something I never expected—a squirrel stuck in our gutter.
What started as a simple situation turned into taking apart part of what had just been sealed up, trying to figure out how to help the squirrel… and realizing how easily something small can turn into a much bigger issue around a home.
And it made me think of a conversation I had with a client not long ago.
At one point, they had solar panels installed, and a squirrel found its way underneath them. It built a nest, created damage to the roof, and over time that turned into a hole.
What surprised them most wasn't just the damage—it was that their insurance would not cover the repair.
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cabinet Hardware Matters More Than Most Homeowners Realize
While walking the LMC Annual Convention in Chicago this week, I stopped at a display that made me pause.
It wasn't cabinets.
It wasn't countertops.
It was the hardware.
The designer standing there described it in a way I've never heard before.
She called it "cabinet jewelry."
And honestly, the description fits perfectly.
Why Cabinet Hardware Matters More Than Most Homeowners Realize
When buyers walk into a kitchen, they may think they are reacting to:
• cabinets
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