Jan 12, 2018 | Maintenance Tips
Checking your Home Heating System Have your fuel tanks filled and keep an eye on levels throughout the winter.Set your heat no lower than 55 degrees as the temperature inside the walls where water piping is located is colder than the living spaces; open doors to...
Dec 12, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Prepare for Snow Removal Get bids from snow-removal professionals in your area before that first flake falls. Keeping your walks free of ice and snow is a vital part of wintertime safety, but venturing outside with a snow shovel in the dead of winter is an unpleasant...
Dec 12, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Seal Gaps and Add Insulation Nothing makes a home more uncomfortable during the winter than a nagging, chilly draft. Consider a home energy audit that includes a review of your home’s caulking and weather stripping. An energy auditor also will likely look inside...
Dec 12, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Plan for Holiday Lights Holiday lights begin to appear on homes across America every year almost immediately following (and sometimes even before) Thanksgiving. If you plan to decorate your home yourself, develop a plan and start looking for deals on lights and other...
Dec 12, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Apply Nail Polish to Fill a Hole in Your Window Found a tiny hole in your glass window? Repair it with clear nail polish. Apply a coat then wait until it dry. Repeat those steps until the layers of clear nail polish are flush with the glass surface. Home Maintenance...