Home Maintenance Tips
Check up on appliances
With a roasting turkey, fluffy rolls, comfort side dishes and sweet pies all needing the attention of the stove and oven, you’ll want to make sure it’s working at its best. Perform some quick maintenance checks on your oven and range. Your washer and dryer will...
5 Tips for Prepping Your Yard for the Summer
One of the first parts of your house that most people notice when driving by or visiting is your lawn and any other exterior items. It’s getting to be perfect weather to enjoy the outside so it is important you put some thought into preparing your yard for the...
Home Septic System Maintenance
If you own a home or are looking to purchase a home with a private septic system, it is important that you know how to take care of it. A septic can become one of the most expensive components of your home if it is not taken care of properly. We have compiled a list...
10 Springtime Home Maintenance Tasks
As warmer weather becomes more commonplace with the return of spring there are a variety of maintenance items that you, as a homeowner, should be aware of. We’ve compiled a list of maintenance items for both the interior and exterior of your home. These items should...
Getting Ahead of Springtime Pests
Just like you, bugs and insects look forward to warmer weather arriving in the spring. You might not think that these pests will come out right after winter, but as soon as the weather gets warmer they are active. They spend the wintertime being dormant and hiding in...
5 Winter Home Maintenance Tips
With winter in full swing in New England, you may be realizing there were some things you should’ve done at the beginning of winter to prepare. This winter is proving to be a cold one, so check out this list of winter home maintenance to make sure your home is...
Home Maintenance Tips for December
Monthly home maintenance is important, but sometimes it's hard to keep track of what we've done, the last time we've done it, and whatever else is on the list that hasn't been done yet. So we decided that we would help you out by creating a monthly home maintenance...
Deicers
The most common products available to homeowners fall into the category of deicers. Deicers are made of mineral salts and work on the chemistry principle that salt water has a lower freezing point than fresh water. As the salts dissolve, they seep down to form a...
Clean and Organize Closets
The New Year is a perfect time to organize your home, and why not start with your closets? Over the course of the year, closets get full of all sorts of stuff that may or may not belong there. Since it’s too cold to do much outside, take advantage of a day stuck...
Clean Bathroom Tub and Sink Drains
Over time, hair and debris can build up in your bathroom drains, impeding the flow and causing water to back up into your tub or sink. Not only is this unpleasant, but it also lets dirty water to stand in your sink or tub, allowing mold and mildew to grow both in the...
Pack a Home Emergency Kit
The last thing you want during the holidays is for an emergency to chill your family’s cheer. Prepare for power outages and weather-related emergencies with an easy-to-find emergency kit. Some items to include are bottled water, a hand-crank radio, a flashlight,...
Check your fire Alarms
Check smoke alarms Holiday cooking and baking, along with candles and the distraction that parties create, can accidentally create unintentional fires. Before Thanksgiving, test your smoke alarms and make sure they are functioning in all areas. Have a small kitchen...
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