No matter what time of year it is, if you’re going to be away from your home for an extended amount of time – even just over night – it’s a smart idea to turn off your water until you return home. Why? Because it doesn’t take very much water to cause a whole lot of damage! If your water … Read More
5 Fast & Simple Ways to Repair Drywall
If your walls have holes in them, you can easily repair drywall yourself using basic drywalling techniques: For Small Dents & Damages Scrape away loose pieces of wall with a paint scraper or other scraping tool, and then apply a lightweight spackle over the hole. Let it dry, and then sand down until smooth. For Holes Caused by Doorknobs Purchase … Read More
4 Ways to Prevent Winter Mold
Mold tends to form in the winter time because our homes are heated with warm air, and warm air is filled with moisture. Warm air tends to rise, so the attic can be the final rest place for heat in your home. This can lead to mold, especially if your attic isn’t insulated well. As the humidity from the warm … Read More
Do It Yourself Flood Clean Up
If your home or the home of a neighbor or loved one has recently experienced major flooding or water damage due to weather, natural disasters, or appliance malfunctions, this article is for you. There are several steps to take before the rebuilding of a water-damaged area can occur, so be sure to hit these flood clean up steps before you … Read More
How to Prepare Your Home for a Winter Storm
While a winter storm may be the main ingredient for a cozy day indoors, it can also mean major damage to your home or business if you’re not properly prepared. Here are things you can do before and after a winter storm – whether it’s ice, snow, sleet, wind, rain, or a little bit of everything – to ensure your … Read More
How to Properly Clean Rain Gutters
While cleaning out your home’s rain gutters can be an easily forgotten chore, it’s an important one to tackle at least once a year (preferably twice, in the spring and fall). When your rain gutters go without cleaning for too long, it can lead to problems like insect infestation, roof damage, clogged downspouts, damaged landscaping below, and water-damaged basements or … Read More
How to Properly Clean Window Wells
These days if you have a basement in your home, you need to have at least one egress window. Egress is another term for “exit,” and these windows are vital for escape in case of an emergency. Besides their safety feature, clean window wells give basements more natural light than ever before, making them feel less like basements and more … Read More
10 Emergency Supplies Every Home Should Have
Whether it’s a flood, famine, or fire, emergencies can take us by surprise. It could be a small house fire that’s quickly put out but costs you thousands in restoration, or it could be the evacuation of an entire area due to a natural disaster. Then there are circumstances that may not be classified as an emergency, but that we … Read More
Backyard Fire Pit Safety Tips
Summer is winding down, and fall is about to begin. It’s the time of the year that’s perfect for apple picking, pumpkin spice, and grabbing that sweater before you head out the door…just in case. But it’s also prime time for backyard campfires! S’mores roasting parties, hot dogs, and scary stories around the fire has been an American tradition for … Read More
How to Tell If Your Home Has Mold
Mold…everything about the word is negative. No one wants to see mold on their food, but especially not in their home. Mold can not only cause damage to your home, but also to your health. According to Green Home Solutions, toxic mold exposure in the home can lead to health problems like “bleeding, internal organ damage, mental impairment, cancer, and … Read More