insert_link Home Improvement April Home Maintenance To-Do: Check Attic Vents and Power Vent Fans Spring is also a great time to inspect your attic vents to make sure they’re unobstructed, the screens are in good condition, and motors on power vents work properly before it becomes too hot to venture up into the attic. When vents become clogged or fans stop working, summer heat and humidity become trapped in your attic. This can cause your air conditioner to work harder, damage your roof shingles […] todayApril 26, 2022
insert_link Home Improvement It’s Spring Thunderstorm Season. When was the last time you Cleaned Your Rain Gutters? It’s important to clean gutters and downspouts regularly to prevent water damage to your home. Over the Winter months, leaves and other debris have had a chance to build up. And according to the NOAA, even though they can occur year-round, thunderstorms are most likely in the spring and summer months, bringing with them drenching downpours on your home. So now is the time to get on that ladder (taking all safety […] todayApril 20, 2022
insert_link Home Improvement After a Long Winter, it’s Time to Check for and Repair Animal Damage 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. According to Today's Homeowner, 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 can cause extensive damage to insulation, wiring, […] todayApril 19, 2022
insert_link Home Improvement A Good Spring Cleaning should Include Your Garage Now that the weather’s finally warm enough to open your doors, give your garage a good spring cleaning and organization makeover! Here are some great Garage Cleaning an Organization Tips from Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford of Today's Homeowner: 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. […] todayApril 18, 2022
insert_link Home Improvement How to spot and prevent these 3 Electrical Hazards in your Home Electronic appliances, equipment and wiring keep our homes lit, cool and connected. But these same luxuries can create hazards and cause electrical fires, serious injuries and property damage. Fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction are the third leading cause of accidental home structure fires, ranked just behind heating equipment and cooking-related blazes, and 79% of these fires spread beyond the source, claiming not just rooms, but entire homes and […] todayJuly 15, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement April Home Maintenance To-Do: Check Attic Vents and Power Vent Fans Now that days are getting longer and the sunshine is warming things up, you need to start thinking about cooling and venting your home. Spring is the perfect time to inspect your attic vents to make sure they’re unobstructed, the screens are in good condition, and motors on power vents work properly before it becomes too hot to venture up into the attic. When vents become clogged or fans stop […] todayApril 8, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement March Home Maintenance To-Do’s: Seal Your Tile Grout The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March "home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and out," he says. One of the things you can do is to take some time […] todayMarch 16, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement March Home Maintenance To Do: Inspect Your Roof Inside and Out The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March "home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and out," he says. Once all the snow and ice have melted, it’s important to inspect […] todayMarch 11, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Now is the time to prep your Yard for Spring, so Clean and Sharpen those Garden Tools! The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March "home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and out," he says. Spring also heralds the arrival of the lawn and garden season! Start […] todayMarch 9, 2021
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