Your home’s gutters and downspouts play a very important role in protecting your home’s foundation from water damage. This article explains why and how you should take care of your home’s gutters and downspouts. WHY WORRY ABOUT GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS? The purpose of roof gutters is to prevent rainwater from draining or accumulating near the...
In the early spring your lawn was “waking up” after being less active over the wintertime, and lawn care during early spring involved helping seedlings grow and fighting back pre-emergent weeds. But now it’s the late spring, and the needs of your lawn are very different. Your grass is now entering its “growth phase,” when...
If you have an automatic sprinkler system, or if you are considering adding an automatic sprinkler system to your home, this article and video will help you understand how your system works, how to winterize your system, what is involved in spring care for your system, and some operating tips for getting the most...
For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to settle for drab and dreary. One trend that’s gaining steam these days is converting your current bedroom into a luxury suite (or something comparable). If...
Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a fresh look for the lawn always gives your home a fresh look as well. Here...
If you only do five routine maintenance tasks for your home during the month of April, here are the ones that we suggest that you do, that will help you prepare your home for spring, save energy, and protect your home. Prepare Central Air-Conditioning April is a good month to begin to prepare your air-conditioning...
Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones that get in that morning workout or wrap up some work before many of us even hit the snooze button for the first time. Here are five tips to help you...
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can...
You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually...
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are some things to consider repairing or...