Tag: Home Maintenance

Posted on 03/03/2024

Fence materials: How to choose the right one for your property

Property owners install fences for a wide range of reasons, including privacy, aesthetic enhancement and designating a secure space for loved one to enjoy. Choosing the right fence to achieve the desired effect requires some due diligence, however . By understanding a few basics about fencing materials and how they play into your goals, homeowners can choose their...

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Posted on 07/16/2023

Benefits of routine HVAC maintenance

Your HVAC system is responsible for keeping your home feeling as warm or cool as needed, so it's important to keep it in good condition. Wear and tear can occur as your HVAC system runs over the years, which can result in damage or inefficient heating and cooling. Having routine HVAC maintenance done can help keep your system...

Air Quality

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Posted on 05/14/2023

What You Need to Know About Granite Countertops

Your kitchen counter is one of the most heavily used surfaces in the home. Everything from food preparation to working from home can happen in the kitchen, and the countertop material plays a major role in those activities and the overall look and feel of the kitchen. Granite has been a popular choice for decades. However, there are...

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Posted on 02/19/2023

Spring maintenance tasks to refresh your home

Winter weather can take a toll on your home both inside and out. Spring, however, is a good time to perform maintenance tasks that ensure your home is ready for warmer weather. The following tasks should be part of your spring maintenance checklist. Check your roof If you have had snow storms, ice storms and other winter weather...

Gutters

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Posted on 10/16/2022

Pros & Cons of Investing in Sweat Equity

If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...

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Posted on 10/16/2022

DIY plumbing: Repairs you can do yourself

Plumbing problems can happen from time to time, but you don't always have to call a plumber for repairs. You can fix minor plumbing issues on your own, which is a great way to save money and prevent more serious problems from happening, such as major water leaks. The following are some easy DIY plumbing repairs for your...

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Posted on 08/29/2021

Overhauling Your Kitchen Flooring: Cover or Resurface

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash As homeowners, we can get fairly strategic about hiding the flaws in our home. We might move the sofa over a water stain on the hardwood or put a rug over a crack, tear or discoloration. While you'd never try to hide this stuff from potential homebuyers, it does keep it out...

Flooring

Hardwood Floors

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Posted on 08/01/2021

Maintain & Improve Property Value With These Home Maintenance Apps

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Preserving your resale value starts with spending time and money on small repairs rather than waiting until you need a major renovation. Luckily, there are home maintenance apps built for busy owners who have a lot of other responsibilities on their plate. Far more than just a glorified notes section on your...

Household Apps

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Posted on 02/07/2021

How to Install or Replace Insulation

Image by mnplatypus from Pixabay Proper insulation not only helps you save on your energy bills. It reduces your energy impact on the environment and may create a great selling point for your home when the time comes. But knowing were to insulate an existing home can be a project. Here's what you need to know. How to...

DIY Home Repair

Home Improvement

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Posted on 05/31/2020

5 Ways to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal

Image by Pexels from Pixabay You’re getting ready to put your house on the market and scurrying to make everything look perfect for potential buyers. While it’s important to focus on readying your home’s interior for viewing, remember not to neglect your exterior. According to some estimates, 81% of real estate agents believe curb appeal is one of...

Curb Appeal

Selling Your Home

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