Did you know that 70% of Americans do not have a home inventory? And nearly 1,100 homes burn every day from fires. Some fires started from cooking challenges and from faulty wiring that is not visible. Tracking a detailed account of what you own is valuable in that a detailed account of your belongings helps you know exactly what you own. It also helps by documenting the details of what you own in case you ever need to file a claim for theft, maintenance issues like flooding due to a broken pipe or a terrible storm or natural disaster causes other problems. You can learn Read More
Maintenance Tip: Inspect Caulking in Bathrooms
Caulking breaks down over time in a bathroom between various plumbing fixtures and floor joints in a bathroom. Especially around sinks, bathtubs, and showers. If you don’t replace this worn out caulking, water can get under your floor tile and cause damage to the tiles, wood baseboards, and the sub-flooring itself. Make sure to inspect caulking in bathrooms periodically. Based on the wear and tear, you may also need to replace the caulk in your bathrooms. Read More
Going Green, A World of Electronic Home Management
In a world where technology is helping us track our fitness regimen, our calendars, our friends and family, our travel and so much more, we have opportunities to use technology to better manage our homes. Electronic home management or smart home technology is gaining popularity. Here are some of the electronic home management solutions that you may consider for your home. Read More
Remodeling Project: Play Structure
Parents with kids often times invest in a play structure in the back yard. There are different sizes and types of structure and can vary based on the age of the children. These can be a great time for kids providing them an opportunity to play and exercise. And still allows the parents to be close by. Play structure come in all different sizes. Many of them come with a slide, swings and a tower for climbing. These can get very intricate with wooden bridges, balance beams, and hanging bars and rings. A key aspect of these structures is the base that they sit on. Read More
Maintenance Tip: Sharpen and Clean Garbage Disposal
After heavy use of your garbage disposal, the blades inside the unit often times get dull. In addition, unpleasant odor may also come from your garbage disposal. It is important to clean your garbage disposal periodically. Sharpen and clean garbage disposal for a better functioning garbage disposal. Read More
