Like many Americans, East Tennesseans are living in their homes longer these days. Redfin News reports that a record 25.1% of U.S. homeowners in 2020 have lived in the same home for more than 20 years, up from 14.3% in 2010 and 8.6% in 2005. Rising home prices over the last two decades have made…
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OMG, Where do we even start! A sudden, unexpected event that damages your home—perhaps even making it unlivable for a time–can throw can turn your world upside down. Fire, flood, mold or other hazards or events can send you and your family packing, disrupting normal life and wrecking your bank account. Faulty heating or electrical…
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The New Year brings the coldest months and some of the biggest challenges for homeowners, including high heating bills, frozen pipes and slick driveways and neighborhood roads. It can also be the worst time of year for damage to your roof. It’s a good idea to take a few simple steps to minimize roofing problems…
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We can’t all be Clark Griswold, the super-charged outdoor lighting whiz in Christmas Vacation, but plenty of us like to bring an extra measure of cheer to the exterior of our house during the holiday season. East Tennessee homeowners like it when cars slow in front of their house to take in the decorations, including…
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For East Tennessee homeowners, ideas for remodeling your home come from many places. Maybe you toured a realtor’s open house last weekend and saw some features you really like. Or the latest issue of a home improvement magazine arrived in the mail and sparked your imagination. Or you took a trip and were impressed…
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Fall is a beautiful season in East Tennessee. Crisp air, golden foliage and college football combine to create a collage of color and excitement that is unrivaled anywhere. But, with each changing season, Mother Nature brings a new set of challenges that can impact Knoxville area homeowners. This is particularly true when it comes…
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It’s sad but true. There are roofing companies out there that chase storms in which the same way dare-devil photographers race across Tornado Alley looking for a thrill and a quick payday. Major storms are well-covered on the Weather Channel and, when they occur, savvy roofing companies quickly send their top sales people from…
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WHEW… East Tennesseans are reeling from the effects of rampant inflation—the highest in 40 years—and are rethinking expenditures on everything, including home remodeling. A recent national survey revealed that 60 percent of homeowners are less comfortable about making large purchases for their homes because of rising prices. According to Hippo Insurance’s 2022 Homeowner Preparedness Report, nearly…
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It’s Summertime and Hot! It’s summertime in East Tennessee and, boy, is it hot! Hopefully, your backyard gets plenty of shade from mature hardwoods that keep the temperature down for your outdoor activities. If you don’t have any form of shade in your yard, chances are you won’t get much use from your outdoor space…
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There is Life After Mold. Call Garrett Construction for Expertise and Remodeling. Mold can be found in homes and buildings all over the country, and it can cause a wide range of problems from structural deterioration to serious health effects. Many may be surprised to learn that Tennessee is one of the leading states where…
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