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Clean Your Gutters in 6 Steps

Clean Your Gutters in 6 Steps

Cleaning your gutters is an essential part of home maintenance. Clogged gutters lead to roofing issues, water damage, mold growth, and other costly repairs, so it's crucial that you take the time to ensure they are free from debris. Here are helpful instructions on...

6 Easy DIY Kitchen Upgrades

6 Easy DIY Kitchen Upgrades

For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Days often begin and end around preparing and enjoying meals there. A spacious kitchen provides room to gather as a family and entertain friends and neighbors. But with time, any kitchen will become outdated....

4 Tips for Annual Roof Maintenance

4 Tips for Annual Roof Maintenance

Your roof protects your family and the home's structure from summer thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy ice and snow. Annual roof maintenance is a must so it won't have to be replaced prematurely. Beyond taking care of routine tasks like cleaning out the gutters,...

8 Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners

8 Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners

Having a pet in your home can be a challenge at times. Pets leave fur, stains, or spills every so often, leaving us with the task of cleaning after them. It is essential to keep both your pet and environment clean to maintain a safe, healthy, neat, and odor-free...

5 Projects That Add Value to Your Home

5 Projects That Add Value to Your Home

Renovating Your Home Regardless of the age of your house, there are always renovations and upgrades that you can do to improve both its functionality and value. Prioritizing projects can be challenging, which is why it's important to choose the ones that have the best...

4 Uses of Solar Lighting

4 Uses of Solar Lighting

A cost-effective and eco-friendly way to light your yard is with solar-powered landscape lights. If you are interested in the benefits of solar lighting but short on ideas, this list will offer ideas to make outdoor spaces brighter and safer. Let’s look at some of the...

5 Types of Home Water Filters

5 Types of Home Water Filters

Water Filters for Your Home Purchase and install a water filtration system to improve the purity of your home's tap water. To better understand the type of water filter you’ll need, order a water test or request a water quality report from your local utility provider....

4 Safety Essentials for the Home

4 Safety Essentials for the Home

As a homeowner, you want your living spaces to be comfortable and welcoming. It's also important to keep the house safe for family members and guests. Be better prepared for an unexpected situation with these safety essentials for the home. Home Safety Essentials:...

5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell in Spring

5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell in Spring

Most people who want to sell their homes wait until the snow has melted and spring has come. Winter weather is harsh on a home and many buyers put off their home search until springtime because more homes will be on the market. Here are 5 tasks to add to your...

The Dangers of Radon in the Home

The Dangers of Radon in the Home

You may be aware of many potential dangers in your home, like house fires, mold, and carbon monoxide. However, radon is an unseen threat that affects one in fifteen homes in the United States. Living with high levels of radon has serious health implications, so...

5 Key Aspects of Your Home Inspection Report

5 Key Aspects of Your Home Inspection Report

You've found the perfect home in an ideal location, with a great school district, and at a price that fits your budget. Before closing on the purchase, order a home inspection to make sure you understand the condition of the property. You'll probably accept minor and...

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