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A Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
Summer is the time to fire up the grill, plan beach or pool days, and enjoy an iced beverage while the kids play. With so many fun activities to plan, home maintenance and repair are likely not on the top of your weekend to-do list. But tackling a summer home maintenance checklist early in the…
Flooring
Carpet Maintenance: Tips For Keeping Carpet Clean
It’s no mystery why carpet floors are still popular these days. Between their affordability, ease in installation, versatility and comfort, carpets remain a top option among homeowners within the flooring industry. But once homeowners choose a carpet style, contractor, budget and placement for new carpets, the last big question to ask is: how do I…
Flooring
Hardwood flooring adds unique and beautiful appeal to your home. Hardwood has been a preferred flooring material for centuries, and in all that time it has not gone out of style. This timeless and classic flooring material creates a rich backdrop that can enhance any space in your home. It also can increase your home’s…
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A Spring Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners
The arrival of spring evokes new beginnings and renewal — the weather is warmer, the days are longer, and the flora and fauna come to life. Now that temperatures are rising, it is also the perfect time for you do a little spring cleaning, check-in on your home, and take care of any routine seasonal…
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Ultimate Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Key Tips and Tricks
From the crisp air and changing leaves to the start of certain sports and holiday seasons, the beginning of fall can be an exciting time. But it is also a sign to handle some important home maintenance tasks before things get too chilly. As the weather gets colder, there are parts of your home that need…
Outdoor
Hot Tubs: Maintenance and Care
When you invest in a hot tub, you want to keep it going strong for as long as possible. Regular hot tub maintenance can help ensure you get your money’s worth of enjoyment out of the spa. The best way to approach maintenance is on a regular schedule – in fact, as you get into…
Bathroom
How to Detect Bathroom Leaks and Damage
Bathrooms, by their very nature, are home to copious amounts of water. The toilet uses it to flush, it flows from the sink on a regular basis, and the inhabitants of your home use gallons of water every time they shower or bathe. Water can be a very persistent element, always looking for a way…
HVAC
What You Need to Know About the R22 Freon Phase Out
Unless you professionally work with air conditioning systems, you probably haven’t heard about the new regulations regarding the R22 Freon phase-out. If your home has an older air conditioning unit, anything installed before 2010, it’s likely that R22 Freon is the coolant used for the system. A proven contributor to ozone depletion, R22 Freon is…