Two-thirds of American homes have an air conditioning system — but not every homeowner maintains it as they should. A mere 42% of U.S. households with air conditioners have these air conditioners serviced each year. You often don’t even need a repair company to keep your home’s air conditioning system in good condition — in…
Month: February 2015
Four Great Tips for Keeping Your Roof Leak-Free This Winter
When it comes to your home’s roof, prevention is key if you want to avoid the need for replacing a roof too early. This is especially true throughout the winter months, when snow, ice and wind all take a major toll on the condition of your roof, leading to countless wintertime roof leaks and myriad…
How to Decide Whether Your Backyard Needs a Deck or Patio
Whether you have a big backyard or just a small outdoor space, it’s natural to want to use this space to its full potential and make it a perfect spot to spend time with your friends, family and other guests who visit your house. This is especially true if you love outdoor grilling; did you…
Is Your Garage Door Busted? Here Are Three Possible Fixes from Installation and Repair Services
Have you tried opening your garage door, but it keeps malfunctioning? You may try an off center garage door opener, but you still need another option so the door can work well. You can try home fixes to knock the frustration off your door, but professional garage door repair is usually the best option. Whether…
5 Garage-Door Related Tasks Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do
Automatic garage doors are typically the largest moving objects in a home, but they’re often neglected when it comes to proper maintenance or sorely needed repairs. Not only can this shorten the lifespan of a garage door and garage door opener (the machine that raises and lowers the door), it can cause significant safety hazards….
Three Reasons Why Every House and Office Building Deserves Clean Windows
Cleaning the windows of your business or home probably isn’t something that you think about often — maybe it’s a part of your spring cleaning routine, but other than that, it’s easy to forget about the importance of clean windows. Here are just a few reasons why hiring a window washing company, rather than attempting…
Turning Your Yard Into an Oasis
Landscaping ideas are as varied and diverse as the homeowners who need them. Some people prefer a structured look for their yard, others choose an overflowing cottage garden aesthetic. No matter what you want your yard to look like, it’s important to know common components of landscaping design. One of the first things to consider…
How to Pick the Best Rental Property
Investing in rental property is a great way to bring in a little extra money each month, while building equity on two houses simultaneously. Knowing how to invest in rental homes is a little different from knowing how to buy a house for your primary residence, but with a little work, it can be a…
Three Major Signs That Your Home Has Foundational Water Damage
As homeowners with plenty of responsibilities, it’s easy to forget that our homes’ foundations need the occasional check-up to make sure they’re in good condition, as well. Without a healthy foundation, a home will gradually deteriorate, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. To avoid such costs, it’s better to notice the signs of…
Three Things You Always Wanted to Know About Pipe Bursting
One of the most disastrous things that can happen at a home is a sewer back up or the failure of any part of a sewer system. Newer homes probably have a little less to worry about when it comes to this, but older homes that have clay or cast iron pipes might need replacing…