Do You or Don’t You install Gutter Guards on your life’s biggest investment? You should consider the Pros and Cons before making this important decision and incur this home maintenance expense. One thing is for certain; Gutters can and do play a significant role in the preservation and maintenance of your home. Not keeping your […]
12 Low-Budget Renovations to Makeover Your Home
Living in the same home for years is great: you know the layout very well, feel comfortable in the space and you can see personal touches everywhere you go. But if you’re looking at each room and feeling it’s all a bit aged, it might be time for a makeover. The best part is that […]
Spring Home Maintenance: 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Warmer Weather
There are two words you either dread or welcome each year: spring cleaning. For those that love to freshen the stale interior air, get rid of dust and change out winter things, the start of warmer weather is an exciting time. For those that don’t want to organize and clean, spring can feel like a […]
How to Prevent Freezing Pipes in 5 Easy Steps
While we don’t generally think of February as being an extremely cold month, most of the country has been dealing with sub-zero temperatures and record-breaking cold this year. You may be fighting off the weather with layers of clothing and quick runs between warm spaces, but are you protecting your home as well? Freezing pipes […]
4 Times Home Maintenance Should Be Left to the Professionals
Before starting any maintenance task, homeowners have to decide if the job is one they can do by themselves or one that requires a professional’s touch. Many times, the decision comes down to safety concerns and the possibility of making a problem worse with the wrong “fix”, which could lead to a much costlier outcome. […]
6 DIY Home Maintenance Tips That Will Save You Money
As homeowners, we’re always looking for ways to fix the problem without spending a huge chunk of our savings. Luckily, there are a few great do-it-yourself tricks that will not only help you repair your home, but also prevent future issues from occurring. That means savings for you and peace of mind in the long […]
7 Money-Saving Tricks for New Homeowners
When you purchase and move in to a new home, the first few weeks are busy remodeling, designing and unpacking. You want to make sure you home looks as great as you feel about it, and settling in is priority #1. But before you get too comfortable, right now is the best time to locate […]
How to Clean and Maintain Your Gutters
While we would love to put off housework indefinitely, cleaning your gutters is one of those chores that becomes worse the longer it is ignored. This important task should be done twice a year: once in the spring, and again in the fall. If you allow the gutters to get clogged, water will build up […]
