Jen Ward REALTOR® Blog

Prepare Your Home to Prevent Freezing Pipes

This winter the Baltimore area is experiencing freezing temperatures. When the temperature dips below freezing, I review my list of cold-weather house tasks that help it operate at peak performance while saving me money. Protect indoor pipes: Install pipe insulation around any exposed copper or PVC

How to Deal with a Water Emergency | Are You Ready for the Changes on Maryland Roads? | Don't Dump This in the Drain | Winterize Your Garden

Has your house ever flooded? We accidentally flooded our laundry room recently and ended up having a not-so-relaxing Sunday dealing with the soggy fallout. When we discovered the flooding, we scrambled to find the wet-dry vac and old towels. Once we had those in hand, we spent the rest of the day re

Are you getting the most out of your outdoors? | Electricity tips that will save you $$$ | The Tax Bill Cometh

Summertime and the livin' is easy. With school out for summer and coworkers on vacation, it's a great time to "touch grass" (the Gen Z way of saying disconnect from the internet and engage with the real world). Swim at a local pool, lake, or beach. Ride a bike. Take a hike. Play some pickleball.  If

Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Fire Pit or Grill | Is Your Home Ready For Summer Vacation? | My Top Summer Festivals

It's that time of year: Temperatures are rising, the school year is coming to a close, and the unofficial start of summer -- Memorial Day -- is just around the corner. Thank you to all who have served our country to protect our freedoms! Before everyone heads out on summer vacation, I want to bring