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    Stay Safe During BBQ Season
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Jun 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Stay Safe During BBQ Season

    It's the perfect time of year to break out the BBQ. Whether you prefer electric, charcoal or propane, it's important to practice safety...
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    Don't Make These 8 House Buying Mistakes
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Jun 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Don't Make These 8 House Buying Mistakes

    A new survey looked at millennials who recently purchased homes in the hot real-estate market and what they regret about their purchase....
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    5 Must-Do Maintenance Tasks For Your Home
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Jun 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    5 Must-Do Maintenance Tasks For Your Home

    Summer is unofficially here, and that means it's time to take care of those maintenance tasks you've been putting off. Here are 5...
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    It's The Perfect Time To Furnish Your New Home
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • May 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    It's The Perfect Time To Furnish Your New Home

    Memorial Day is a special time of year. It's a day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. And, it's...
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    These Are The Perfect Flowers For Your West Virginia Garden
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • May 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    These Are The Perfect Flowers For Your West Virginia Garden

    You can make your house a home with personal touches, including planting your very own garden. As you think through what you might want...
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    April Showers Bring May Clogged Gutters
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • May 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    April Showers Bring May Clogged Gutters

    Gutters are so important to home maintenance. Leaves and other debris can get caught up in the gutters, causing them to clog and not...
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    Here Are 3 Mother's Day Gifts That Will Help Around The House
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Here Are 3 Mother's Day Gifts That Will Help Around The House

    Happy Mother's Day from Kanawha Valley Engineering & Home Inspections. Did you know that the holiday was created right here in West...
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    This Is One Way To Sell Your Home Faster
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 1 min

    This Is One Way To Sell Your Home Faster

    When a potential buyer walks into a house, they want to envision themselves in the space - their belongings, their momentos and their...
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    Here Is How Long Your Appliances Will Last
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Here Is How Long Your Appliances Will Last

    NACHI, the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, provides guidance on the predicted life expectancy of appliances, products,...
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    Here's Why Finding A Home Shouldn't Be The First Step In Buying A House
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Apr 14, 2021
    • 1 min

    Here's Why Finding A Home Shouldn't Be The First Step In Buying A House

    So, you want to buy a house? It may seem counter-intuitive to have a pre-step before the main step of working through the home-buying...
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    April Is National Home Inspection Month
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Apr 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    April Is National Home Inspection Month

    April showers bring May flowers. Or, in this case, April brings the perfect time of year for a home inspection, according to the American...
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    Find Out What Type Of Home You Want
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    Find Out What Type Of Home You Want

    In a previous blog post, we've talked about various types of structures - whether that's a single-family home, condo or apartment. Now,...
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    Spring Is Here! This Checklist Will Make Sure Your Home Is Ready
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 1 min

    Spring Is Here! This Checklist Will Make Sure Your Home Is Ready

    It's that time of year when people clean their home in light of the new season. Homeowners may take it one step further by looking at...
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    This Is Your Go-To Guide For Types of Homes
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Mar 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Is Your Go-To Guide For Types of Homes

    When discussing the types of structures pertaining to houses, there are just a handful of types: apartments, condos, townhomes, tiny...
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    What If My Home Inspection Doesn't Go Well?
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Mar 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    What If My Home Inspection Doesn't Go Well?

    Home inspections are a critical part of the home buying process. Every house typically has some maintenance concerns, but what happens if...
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    Your FAQs about Home Inspections Answered
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Mar 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Your FAQs about Home Inspections Answered

    What is a home inspection? "A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from...
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    Are You Ready For a Fixer-Upper House?
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Feb 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    Are You Ready For a Fixer-Upper House?

    There are many different types of houses on the market. Ones that are move-in ready are usually priced on the higher end, while those...
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    What Will Real Estate Look Like In 2021? 3 Home-Buying Trends You’ll See This Year
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Feb 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    What Will Real Estate Look Like In 2021? 3 Home-Buying Trends You’ll See This Year

    Experts over at Forbes are forecasting what they expect to see from the real estate market this year. With banks boasting low interest...
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    4 Signs You May Need a New Roof
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Feb 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    4 Signs You May Need a New Roof

    Don't wait to think about your roof until it's too late. According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, homeowners should...
    7 views0 comments
    Here's How to Get Moving Boxes for Free
    Brett Hodgdon, PE
    • Feb 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    Here's How to Get Moving Boxes for Free

    Moving is stressful. It can be expensive, and there's one thing you should never pay for when moving: cardboard boxes. They are more...
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