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8 Steps to a Safe and Healthy Home
You want your home to be a clean and secure place for you and your family. With the new threat of coronavirus, it is more important than ever to keep a safe and healthy home. 1. A Safe and Healthy Home Has Clean Air A safe and healthy home should have clean indoor...
Home Maintenance Tasks That Turn Costly if You Delay
Homeowners are often faced with home repairs. With busy family life, you may be tempted to put off these seemingly minor chores. However, this neglect can end up costing you significantly more when the damage becomes worse. Here are a few home maintenance tasks that...
3 Reasons a Buyer Should Order a Home Inspection
When you’re buying a home and your offer is accepted, the next step should be to get a home inspection. With such a big investment, it’s important to have a professional assess the property and evaluate its condition. Here are several reasons why a buyer should order...
5 Things You Should Know About Electrical Safety in the Home
Electricity allows you to light and heat your home, access entertainment, and prepare a warm meal. It’s a modern convenience, but it also comes with risks. Electrical injuries and electrical fires happen in homes across the country. It’s important to understand how...
Tips to Prevent Plumbing Leaks
Leaks, even the smallest ones, can be a sign that you have a major plumbing problem. If left unchecked, a water leak can result in serious and expensive damage. Some leaks are minor and you can easily fix them yourself without the help of a professional. Take steps to...
Preparing Your Fireplace for Use
A fireplace is one of the most enjoyable parts of a home. It provides the backdrop for family photos, gives a relaxing warmth to the room, and adds beauty. It is often easy to forget that a fireplace needs to be maintained appropriately before using it each year....
Essential Tools for Homeowners
When you purchase a new home, it's important to budget for maintenance costs along with your mortgage. You’re prepared financially, but do you have the tools necessary to tackle do-it-yourself projects around the house? You'll likely hire a contractor for major...
7 Home Improvement Projects for Fall
Fall is a great time to work on home projects that you postponed during the hot summer months. These fall home improvement projects will make your home look better and feel more comfortable. Here are 7 rewarding tasks you can do this fall. Get Started on These 7 Home...
6 Grilling Safety Tips for Your Summer Cookouts
Summertime offers the perfect weather for cookouts. However, if you don't follow safe practices, you can damage your grill, cause injury, or even start a house fire. Here are six essential grilling safety tips for cookout season. 1. The Most Important Grilling Safety...
Is it Time for a Roof Replacement?
The average life expectancy of a roof depends on the roofing materials, but no material will last forever. At some point, every homeowner will need to make a call on whether their old roof can be repaired or if the time has come for a roof replacement. Look for these...
How to Prevent Termites in the Home
A termite infestation is a potentially serious problem that no homeowner wants to experience. Billions of dollars are spent every year to control termites and repair their damage. The best plan is to keep termites away from your home in the first place. Follow these...
Fire Safety Tips to Protect Your Home and Family
Installing smoke detectors is your first line of defense against a house fire, but you can improve fire safety in other ways. Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your property with these simple fire safety tips. Inspect Your Home Often, house fires start...
3 Steps to Improve Air Quality at Home
In many areas, indoor air is more polluted than the air outdoors. You want to provide your family with a safe, healthy place to live, however, to accomplish this goal, you may need to take steps to improve air quality at home. Here are three tips for cleaner indoor...
4 Easy Steps to Declutter Your Home
When homes accumulate clutter, they begin to feel confined and disorganized. If this is your space, considering taking some time to declutter your home. Why You Need to Declutter Your Home Going through your belongings and removing unwanted items is a big project....
5 Advantages Of a Seller’s Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Many homeowners don’t think of ordering a home inspection as one of the first steps when selling their home. This type of inspection gives sellers an opportunity to have better control over the sales process. The top five reasons why you should consider getting a...
5 Tips for Home Winterization
Have You Taken Steps for Home Winterization? In a cold climate, it is important to make adjustments to the home when winter hits. Home winterization does not have to be complicated and a little effort goes a long way. By following these tips for home winterization,...
Beyond Termites: More Wood-Destroying Insects That Can Damage Your Home
When people think of wood-destroying insects that damage homes, they usually think of termites. However, while termites are a serious threat to homeowners, they are not the only type of wood-destroying insects that can cause considerable damage. Wood-Destroying...
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