insert_link Home Improvement Now that Winter is Over, it’s Time to Check Your Home Inside and Out for Signs of Water Damage Winter is finally on its way out, and the Spring Cleaning season is upon us. While Spring Cleaning is a good place to start, the turn of the season also presents an opportunity to be more thorough with your home maintenance. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves and take care of the things you’ve neglected during the winter months. You’ll want to make sure your home is ready […] todayMarch 31, 2022
insert_link Home Improvement Springtime Home Improvement To-Do’s You're sheltering-in-place. You're looking around, noticing all the nooks and crannies that you've been ignoring for days, weeks, months...years. Well, here is a short list of Spring Home Improvement To-Do's you can tackle to get you ready for Spring and Summer! Boost curb appeal with plants/trees/flowers Inspect your flowerbed plants and trees in your yard for damage and disease. Replace them and fill in bare spots with a few new […] todayApril 27, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Spring Cleaning To-Do: Clean Out Your Garage! Now that the weather’s finally warm enough to open your doors, it's time to give your garage a good spring cleaning and organization makeover! Garage Cleaning and Organizing Tips: Clean Out: Start by thoroughly cleaning the garage. Get control of the clutter by sorting everything into: things to keep, things to give away or sell, and things to recycle or throw away. Large plastic bins are helpful for sorting the […] todayApril 23, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Spring Cleaning To-Do: Prune Shrubs and Trees When putting together your Spring Cleaning list, don't forget the outside portion of your house. To reduce the possibility of damage to your home’s exterior, you need to prune nearby shrubs and trees. Overgrown shrubs can rub and damage your siding, windows, and roof; while vegetation near or against your home leads to moisture damage and rot. In addition, rodents and insects can use overhanging branches as a highway right […] todayApril 22, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Spring Cleaning To-Do: Gutters and Downspouts During the winter, your gutters and downspouts are working overtime. All the storms have had plenty of time to wash dirt and debris into these funnels that is now stuck and drying out. It’s important to clean these seasonally to prevent water damage to your home. Here are some tips for cleaning and repairing your rain gutters and downspouts, courtesy Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford: Remove Gutter Debris: Use […] todayApril 19, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Give Winter Critters a Spring Eviction Notice Winter and early spring are peak seasons for animal damage to your home. Cold weather drives animals inside where they make dens and nests to raise their young in the spring. Time to give the critters a Spring eviction notice! The usual animal suspects include: Squirrels: Damage from squirrels comes mostly from chewing exterior trim, siding, shutters, and vents. If squirrels manage to get inside your walls or attic, they […] todayApril 18, 2019