Spring is a good time to check water valves and spigots to make sure they are operating properly. There is nothing worse than a leaky faucet or valve. These valves could either wear out because of constant use and be a source of water leaks, or they could get stiff and corroded with lack of use causing them to not work at all. For this home maintenance tip, locate your main shut off valves for your water should any serious leak occur. Knowing where you water valve is located will help you quickly shut off water if you experience a water leak. Read More
How Gutter Guards Work and How They Protect Your Home
Guest Blogger: Tom Kahn
Gutters are an often overlooked aspect of how the exterior of your home functions. Gutters protect your asphalt, cement, and (most importantly) your foundation from water damage and deterioration. Gutters also whisk water away from your property, protecting your landscape from water erosion and other types of damage. Gutters are an essential aspect of your exterior, yet in all likelihood, you neglect maintaining your gutters.
Gutters should be cleaned out at least once each year (typically in the spring) in order to get rid of leaves, tree branches, and other debris that may be lodged in your Read More
What Every Mom Needs a Great Organized Command Center
Being a mom can be one of the most challenging career choices. Keeping track of where your children are, what activities are happening for every family member, scheduling meals and keeping up with school work. Wow, we’re tired already! Not to mention, volunteer programs, piano lessons, math tutors, doctors appointments, and having some precious vacation time. Having multiple children that have different activities and schedules can also add to the logistics. Managing the family activities can be a full time job; then you add in grocery shopping, taking care of the home, scheduling service providers to help with tasks, and the list goes on an on. Life brings us so much joy, but most moms need time to manage life’s necessities. As well as, tips and tools be be organized so they can ensure all the activities get done.
As a parent, having a command Read More
Nine Hidden Dangers In Your House
Insure.com shows us nine hidden danger areas of your home that without care can cause problems in your home. Simple maintenance can help avoid fires, water damage and the potential for mold. This infographic can show you areas of potential hidden dangers and some simple tasks that can be performed to avoid these hidden dangers. Read More
7 Post-Storm Home Maintenance Tips
According to the National Weather Service, it is estimated that there are as many as 40,000 thunderstorm occurrences each day worldwide. This translates into an astounding 14.6 million thunderstorms each year. After a storm blows through bringing heavy rains, powerful winds, Read More
