Millennials are looking for cities where they can buy affordable homes and still find activities to support their careers and family life. Millennials are experiencing more student loan debt which is why affordable housing and locations are necessary. Millennial friendly cities offer millennials career opportunities in fun fast paced industries that offer the opportunity for career growth. Millennial friend cities offer great outdoor fun from skiing to socializing in local hangouts. These types of activities give millennials opportunities to meet potential spouses to that enable them to start their families. Here are the top five millennial friendly cities based on some of the criteria we have listed and more. Read More
Maintenance Tip: Replace Batteries in Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors play a vital role in maintaining a safe home. They are usually placed in high areas in various rooms in the home like ceilings. Many detectors will chirp or make some noise, oftentimes annoying, when the battery needs to be replaced. It is a good idea to keep a regular schedule to essentially replace the batteries in the smoke detectors all at once each year. Many smoke detectors also have a test function that you Read More
How to Get Prepared for a Hurricane – National Preparedness Month
Hurricane season is a time when many that live on coastal cities and states are aware of the potential risks of living in these beautiful areas of the country. Getting prepared for a hurricane requires the following steps provided by FEMA. Read More
3 Signs Your Gutters are Beyond Repair
Guest Blogger: Paul Kazlov
Gutters play a crucial role in protecting your roof and walls from water damage. A functioning gutter provides excellent drainage and keeps rainwater from wreaking havoc on your beautiful home. Because excessive water is infamous for flooding basements and incurring costly structural damages, gutter maintenance is required for effective precipitation drainage and Read More
Clean Wood Burning Fireplace and Flue
Winter will be upon us before you know it. If you have wood burning stoves or fireplaces, now is the time to get them ready for use. Wood burning fireplaces build up creosote and soot on chimney walls very quickly. These materials are extremely flammable and thus the chimney should be cleaned regularly. You should also inspect your chimney cap that is open on the sides with mesh to protect birds and debris from entering the stack. Make sure the mesh is intact and the cap side Read More
