Use this list to prepare your home for the coldest months.
Fall Home Maintenance List
Planning for a deck project
It's that time of year when the weather starts to get enjoyable and we want to maximize our time outside. Decks are a great way to add outdoor space to any home. In celebration of spring, I bring to you some things to consider when you are thinking about adding a deck or refinishing an …
Playground safety
With warm weather on its way, make sure your playground is safe and ready for the kids!
Water Damage Part 2
Ceiling water damage. Hello! In the last blog I posted, we talked about water damage on the outside of your home. Now it is time to talk about water damage inside the home. (Cue dramatic music). As we think about water damage inside the home it should come as no surprise that where water is …
Water Damage!
Do you have it? Water is one of a homes biggest enemies. From the roof, to the foundation, to the plumbing in your home, there are many opportunities for water to cause damage. So how do we prevent and/or stop water damage? The key is to be aware and look for warning signs - I …
When to Replace Insulation
Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels.com Recently I came across a question about when to replace insulation. It's a good question to ask as the days are getting colder. In the picture that the person had included with the question you could see that the insulation was almost black. As a professional the answer was …
The Bathroom Fan: Addressing Humidity in The Bathroom
Bathroom ceiling exhaust fan with light, close-up. One of the most overlooked parts of the home is the bathroom fan. Overtime your bathroom fan will collect dust and while it is true that this doesn't look nice and the thought of blowing dust around is gross, the real reason to stay on top of this …
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DIY Fence Repair
I recently repaired a fence for a customer that was six feet high and leaning. After looking it over, it was easy to see what was going on: the 4x4 posts that were holding the fence had rotted out where the post met the ground. So what to do? The key question is: does the …
Simple DIY Drywall Repairs
Have you ever put something through a wall and had a hole you needed to repair? Have you nailed hundreds of things in your walls and now want to fill them all before you repaint? In this blog post, I will talk through these problems and the fixes. Drywall knife and mud getting ready to …
Simple Home Repairs – Part 2
Simple home repairs anyone can master!
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