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5 Home Maintenance Tasks That Turn Costly When Ignored
There are likely other things you'd rather do on a weekend than work on maintaining your home. However, putting off certain tasks will lead to high repair costs if you’re not careful. Let’s look at the most important home maintenance chores that turn costly if...
4 Safety Essentials for Your Home
Secure your home with a few essentials so you are always prepared for the unexpected. An emergency can occur in the blink of an eye. While we cannot always prevent disasters, we can better equip ourselves to handle dangers when they come our way. Prepare yourself with...
5 Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
Every pet owner understands the challenges of keeping a clean house. Many pets track in dirt from outside, shed hair throughout the year, and need to be cleaned up after. Despite the hassle, it's well worth it for the companionship that dogs and cats provide to your...
5 Tips for Preventing Chimney Fires
More than 25,000 chimney fires occur in the United States each year causing nearly $130 million in total property damage. This is one of the reasons it's important to know what steps to take for preventing chimney fires and keeping your home safe. Preventing Chimney...
Limit Your Exposure to Radon Gas
Lung Cancer and Exposure to Radon Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. Over 200,000 cases of this disease are diagnosed every year. Smoking is the most frequent contributing factor, but lung cancer can also be caused by asbestos,...
4 Ways to Heat Your Home Efficiently
As colder weather approaches, many of us brace for our winter heating bills. We want to save money and also live in a comfortable home. Use these tips to heat your home efficiently and you can achieve that goal. Isolate Unused Rooms to Heat Your Home Efficiently You...
How to Clean Your Gutters
Gutters protect your siding, landscaping, and home's foundation from water. With proper care and maintenance, the gutters direct water away from your home. However, it's vital to keep them clean, or you risk damage to your property. Here are a few tips on how to clean...
4 Questions About Asbestos in the Home
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a material that was used in construction prior to 1980. It may be in various home components, including floor and ceiling tiles, insulation, siding, roof shingles and flashing, and pipe cement. While asbestos was most commonly used before...
Improve Curb Appeal Before Listing Your Home
When you decide to sell your home, you'll likely prepare by cleaning, decluttering, and updating the interior. A prospective buyer who drives by and isn't impressed with your home's exterior won't care about what you've done on the inside. Consider these ways to...
Be Prepared: 7 Essential Tools for Homeowners
Whether you're moving into a new home or just doing some minor repairs, it's important to have the tools on hand to handle basic household tasks. Start by shopping for the basics. To help you out, here's a list of essential tools for homeowners. Hammers are Essential...