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Smoke Detector Placement in the Home
Each year, there are over 300,000 house fires in the United States. The most damage and destruction occurs in homes with defective or missing smoke alarms. To keep your family and property safe, install smoke detectors throughout your house. Here are a few useful tips...
HEPA Filters in the Home
What are HEPA Filters? You may have heard of HEPA filtration products but not know what that means. These special air filters must pass a minimum level of efficiency and filter out smaller particles than standard filters. HEPA technology was originally developed for...
Home Safety Essentials for Your Household
To keep your family safe, your home should be well-stocked with items that support health and well-being. Let’s look at a few items that are home safety essentials. First Aid Kit It's important to have a well-stocked first-aid kit on hand. For minor cuts, scrapes, and...
4 Options for Storage During Remodeling
If you are preparing for a home remodeling project, you’ll likely need to move everything out of the areas being worked on. The work crew will need easy access and you won’t want your furniture and other belongings getting covered in dust and paint. Here are some...
How to Paint Like a Pro
Painting is a quick, inexpensive, and easy way to improve your home. Add personality to a room with bold colors or create a relaxing space with neutral colors. When you’re painting your home, you want to be proud of a job well done once you're finished. Use these tips...
7 Ways to Reduce Cooling Costs This Summer
Temperatures are rising and so will the cost of keeping your home comfortable. You can lessen the cost of your utility bill with a few easy steps. Check out these tips to reduce cooling costs this summer. 7 Tips to Reduce Cooling Costs at Home Seal Air Leaks It's less...
5 Ways to Improve Your Deck on a Budget
No matter the size or location, an outdoor deck is a great place to enjoy the warmer weather. Your deck provides a perfect area to entertain guests, cook burgers on the grill, and just relax. Make your deck cozy and functional with these ideas to improve your deck on...
5 Tips for Spring Outdoor Home Maintenance
Spring Outdoor Home Maintenance Tips When the weather starts to change and spring has arrived, people are ready to get outside. After the colder months of winter, the exterior of your house and your yard may be looking rough. Some spring outdoor home maintenance will...
7 Custom Features for Your New Home
Building a new home lets you have input on the construction and layout. You get the chance to design and personalize your living spaces. Let’s look at a few custom features for your new home. Heated Driveway Snow melts on contact with a heated driveway. This process...
5 Home Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
If you have pets, you're well aware of how challenging it can be to keep a clean home. But with a few tricks, you can simplify the process. Use the following five home cleaning tips for pet owners to easily keep your home tidy. 1. Keeping Floors Clean with Pets Tile,...
How Radon Causes Lung Cancer
Most people know that the number one common cause of lung cancer is smoking cigarettes. Do you know what the second-most cause is? Radon causes lung cancer. It's invisible and odorless, and it can build up inside your home. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency...
How to Prevent Chimney Fires
A house with a fire blazing is comforting on cold winter days. If you use your fireplace as a heat source, there are a few things you should know to stay safe and prevent chimney fires. Your chimney does more than just add to the beauty of the home; it functions as an...
6 Simple Tips for Keeping Your Home Healthy and Safe
As a homeowner, you maintain your home so that it stays in great condition. However, there are more things to worry about aside from costly repairs. When you don’t take steps to keep your home healthy and safe, you may be putting your family at risk of injury or...
How to Clean Gutters
It’s that time of year when you should start to prepare your home for snow, sleet, and colder weather. One of the best ways to do that is by cleaning the debris out of your gutters. Here are some tips for how to clean gutters so that you can complete this task safely...
The Benefits of Drones for Home Inspections
A home inspector examines the systems and parts of a property, even difficult-to-access areas like the crawlspace and the rooftop. Drones for home inspections allow inspectors to safely and thoroughly inspect a property using modern technology. Every Roof is...
3 Signs of Mold in the Home
No homeowner wants to find signs of mold in the home, but catching mold early is the only way to prevent it from spreading. Watch out for these common signs of mold to keep your household healthy. Important Signs of Mold in the Home Mold isn’t always obvious. By...
Protecting Your Investment: 4 Ways to Keep Water Away From Your Foundation
One of the most important ways to protect your biggest investment, your home, is to keep water away from your foundation. You're able to do this with your gutters, downspouts, and grading. Learn how to maintain these features so they correctly perform their intended...
6 Professional Home Maintenance Services to Schedule for Your Property
Routine maintenance will help keep your home in good condition. While you can complete some projects around the house yourself, these home maintenance services are best performed by a professional. Here are 6 services you should get scheduled on your calendar. Routine...
4 Effective Ways to Save Water at Home
Would you like to lower your water bill? You may think the only way to save water at home is to change your behavior. While taking shorter showers and adjusting other habits are good ways to save water, there are other ways to reduce water consumption. What to Expect...
Pros and Cons of Home Siding Materials
Siding is an excellent way of adding definition and color to your house. It is also the home's first line of defense against the elements. There are many types of home siding materials to help you create the best look for your property. Aesthetics are important,...
How a Garage Storage Rack Helps Organize Your Garage
Many homeowners struggle with garage organization. In fact, some garages are so cluttered that it's impossible to park or find anything inside the garage. One of the best solutions to this problem is to get a garage storage rack to help organize the garage. What is a...
4 Tips for Better Home Indoor Air Quality
If you are worried about the air quality in your home, you have a good reason to be. Some people believe that their home’s air is cleaner than the air outdoors, but this is usually not the case. When your home's doors and windows are closed, pollutants become trapped...
How To Heat Your Home Efficiently
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that a household's home heating is as much as 40 percent of their energy consumption. Most home heating comes from nonrenewable sources such as oil, electricity from coal plants, or natural gas. Use the following ways...
Four Helpful Tips to Protect Your Home During the Holidays
The holiday season includes many gatherings with family and friends. It is also the giving season and your home is likely filled with dozens of wrapped presents. This is why it is important to be aware of increased burglaries at this time of year. When you take a few...
Four Steps to Prepare Your Fireplace for Winter
When the air turns chilly, you may begin thinking about starting the first fire of the season in your fireplace. However, a fireplace can be dangerous if it's not well-maintained and properly prepared first. When you prepare your fireplace by following a few easy...
How to Prevent Household Plumbing Leaks
Household plumbing leaks can go unnoticed for a long time when the homeowner doesn’t hear trickling water or see a surge in their water bill. However, a leak beneath the floors or behind the walls can cause water damage that is expensive to fix. It is best to take...
How to Prepare Your Home for Fall
Now that school’s back in session and the days are getting shorter, it’s time to start planning your home for the upcoming fall season. Don’t wait until the last minute to improve and protect your home when simple upgrades and updates create a home ready for the...
Why Radon Detection In The Home Is Important
What is Radon? Most rocks contain trace amounts of the radioactive element uranium. As uranium decomposes or decays, radon gas is released into the surrounding soil. Once in the soil, the gas will eventually become airborne. It is both odorless and colorless and...
Different Types of Roofing Materials
Which Roofing Materials are Right for You? When adding roofing materials to your home, there are a few different variations you can choose from depending on your needs. The six main types include asphalt shingles, wood shakes, slate roofing tiles, concrete and clay...
Home Maintenance Tasks to Keep Your Home Performing Its Best: Part 2
More Home Maintenance Tasks You Probably Haven’t Thought Of Last month, we described some home maintenance tasks that are important but often forgotten. In Part 2, we have expanded upon this list and included some chores that are especially beneficial during the...