10 Fall Home Maintenance Tasks Every Homeowner Should Do

Change is in the air during the fall season, whether it is in the color of leaves or in the length of daylight hours. During this time, homes will face drastic weather changes as summer gradually fades.

Don’t wait until the weather gets cold to prepare your home for the wear and tear of winter.

Prepare your home for the colder days ahead, before snow creeps into the forecast.

Below are some simple home improvements and cleaning tips you can do this fall:

Read More

How To Keep Nesting Critters Out of Your Gutters

How To Keep Nesting Critters Out of Your Gutters

It’s nice to enjoy birds chirping as the sun rises and watching squirrels frolic in your yard. But, when these animals start to make a home in your drains and downspouts, it can lead to much more significant issues for you and your home. Learn about how to keep nesting critters out of your gutters, so you never have to worry about the complications that come with these little guys infiltrating this vital feature of your dwelling.

Read More

A Glimpse Into Toxin-Free Trends: 6 Ways To Create a Non-Toxic Home

A Glimpse Into Toxin-Free Trends: 6 Ways To Create a Non-Toxic Home

Your home is the place you kick your shoes off, hang your hat, and spend time with your loved ones. It’s a safe space, and that’s why every homeowner makes their humble abode as comfortable as possible. You keep it clean, decorate it to your taste, maintain a balanced temperature and ensure that everything looks and feels great.

However, the products and appliances you use to keep your home clean and cozy might be harboring some toxic secrets. Here are six ways to create a non-toxic home and get your digs back to normal. 

Read More

How To Prepare Your Home for a Severe Storm

How To Prepare Your Home for a Severe Storm

We’ve all been affected by severe storms at some point in our lives. Whether you got caught in a storm while you were away from home, lost power, or sustained significant damage to your home. A flood can be especially devastating to your basement or lower levels. If you’re worried about this happening to you, take a look at this guide on how to prepare your home for a severe storm.

Read More

How to Prepare for a Winter Home Emergency

How to Prepare for a Winter Home Emergency
Photo by Taryn Elliott from Pexels

A winter home emergency kit can be an easy or complex project depending on your level of preparation. 

In most cases, people are more likely to take the “stay warm and fed” approach, rather than the “be prepared for a zombie apocalypse” narrative, and while it never hurts to prepare, we will be more concerned with the former approach.

Thankfully, you probably have all kinds of things around the house that would be helpful. With just a few additions and a little organization, you will have a complete emergency kit.

The following tips can be adapted to suit your needs based on your location, the weather and the size of your home, as well as the amount of storage space you have.

Read More