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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...