10 Things Every Homeowner Should Know That Effect Efficiency

Homeowner Efficiency TipsWhen you become a homeowner, there are so many crazy things that can possibly happen to and in your home. All of sudden, you have a new maintenance schedule for your home. And that maintenance schedule forgets to mention the crazy little items that could occur. Are you prepared for the simplest of tasks? Here are the ten things every homeowner should know that effects your home’s efficiency. Read More

Home Improvements for Less

Ever find spare change lying around you houses, either in drawers or behind cushions? When all these coins and loose change add up, think about how you can use it for some last minute and affordable (really affordable) home improvements. Maybe your home improvement projects are a bit Read More

Home Maintenance Tip: Prune trees and shrubs

cutting of an apple treeIf you can see your trees and you are not blasted with snow or ice, it is a good time to trim your trees for spring and summer growth. Trimming your trees can help give them life in spring with fuller leaves and fruit.  It is also wise to trim trees and shrubs that are especially close to a home. Overgrown trees and shrubs can damage the exterior of your home. During storms throughout the year, trees and shrubs can bang, scratch and damage the exterior of your home. Damage to exterior walls, gutters, roofs, and even windows can occur during any Read More

Maintenance Tip: Check Water Lines in the Ice Maker in the Refrigerator

check water lines in the ice maker in the refrigerator

Oftentimes, ice makers in refrigerators can get clogged with mineral deposits in the water lines. Forgetting to clean these can cause the ice maker to work harder. This will make the ice maker more susceptible to wearing out. This problem can also cause the ice unit maker to produce less ice cubes and create a potential for a leak to occur. As a result, potentially damaging not only the ice maker but the refrigerator Read More