With summer quickly approaching, you’re probably getting excited for warm nights and barbecues with friends. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of all the cool parts of your home. And so, you must get your maintenance done early. Here are some tips when it comes to getting that work done. Get an Inspection …
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When you are doing a DIY home renovation, it can be tempting to do all the work yourself. Some things are easy enough to pick up as an amateur, but electrical work can be seriously dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing. Here are a few reasons why it is probably best to …
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If you are thinking about upgrading your home, you probably have a lot of things in mind. One of the most important parts of a home update is that you can increase the safety and security of your home. Here are a few improvements you can make that will make your home significantly safer for …
There are so many fun things associated with winter. Such as sledding, skiing, hot chocolate, and Christmas. However, there are a few things related to wintertime that aren’t as fun and need to be remembered like roof leaks, fires, and frozen pipes. Forgetting to prepare for these potential hazards could be a dangerous risk. Roof …
No one wants to live in a home with mice, rats, cockroaches, termites, and ants running all over the place. Unfortunately, these critters don’t tend to ask permission. Given the opportunity, they will descend on your home like a flash. If you want to keep them out and away from your home, there are steps …
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Winter can be a magical time. Full of holidays and the high spirits that accompany them, winter has a lot of good things to offer. Unfortunately, between holidays and cold weather, expenses can run high as well. One of the expenses you might find skyrocketing out of control during the winter is your electric bill. …
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Yes, your house can make you sick. That may seem far fetched, but there are many factors that could lead to you feeling ill because of your home. There are things like carbon monoxide leaks or radon gases that can escape into your house. Or, it could be something as simple as too much dust …
Specific areas of your home present ample opportunities to maintain and upkeep. Broken windows and appliances show obvious signs of wear over time, making them easy to switch out or repair quickly. But there are areas of your home you might not realize need some renovation. Here are the best examples: The Roof You might …
Let’s be honest—building a custom home can be a dream come true, but it can also be a nightmare. You have to decide on paint colors, cabinetry, flooring, roofing, and so much more. It can be overwhelming, but it’s important to focus on the most important things first. Sometimes when you’re building your home, it …
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Plumbing is often something of an out of sight, out of mind sort of thing. At least until something goes wrong anyway. When something does go wrong, it’s important to address the issue quickly. Untreated plumbing problems can lead to some pretty significant secondary issues. Mold and Mildew One of the most common plumbing problems …
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