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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...
Home Maintenance Tasks to Keep Your Home Performing Its Best: Part 1
Often Forgotten Home Maintenance Tasks There is so much to remember to do when maintaining your home. While you may have a routine for home maintenance that includes necessary chores such as cleaning the gutters and mowing the lawn, here are some often forgotten home...
4 Spots In Your Home That Are Often Missed During Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning for a Healthier Home Spring cleaning is a great way to freshen up your home after the cold days of winter. While you are washing windows and cleaning floors, are there places you could be missing that are hiding winter germs? Are you looking to remove...
5 Tips To Help Prepare Your Garden For Spring
Do you get excited when you see the first glimpse of tulips or crocuses peeking through the snow? They remind you that winter will not last forever and warmer weather is on its way, which means its time to prepare your garden for spring. Recent statistics indicate...