Fireplaces have long been a favorite home feature among residents. More than 3 out of 5 homebuyers said the presence of a fireplace would impact their decision to put an offer on a home, and 35 percent of buyers said they'd pay as much as $5,000 more for a house equipped with one, according to Angie's List. Wood-burning fireplaces were listed [...]

The days are getting longer, but they're still a long ways from getting warmer. And if the predictions of Punxsutawney Phil carry any weight, it'll be at least another six weeks before winter begins to subside.For homeowners in particularly snowy states such as Maryland, now is the time to begin searching for an oasis from the bitter cold outside. [...]

  Heat pumps have been used in many parts of the U.S. as a means to heat homes since the 1940s, according to Angie's List. However, until recently, they were primarily utilized in areas that experienced very mild winters. They couldn't efficiently or adequately heat homes when temperatures dipped below freezing for extended periods of time. As such, [...]

There are few activities cozier than curling up in front of the fireplace on a brisk late-autumn or mid-winter day. A fireplace is one of the most sought-after home features, and many buyers are willing to increase their bid for a home if it comes with a fireplace. Though many people believe an old-fashioned wood-burning fireplace is the only way to go, [...]

As homeowners in the Northeast know all too well, summer means more than backyard barbecues. It also means storm preparation. Summer storm season lasts from June to November along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, with thunderstorms hitting Maryland once every five days on average in July and August. Fortunately, by following a storm preparation [...]