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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
