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When to Repair or Replace Your Windows

When to Repair or Replace Your Windows

Windows in a typical home last between 15 and 30 years, depending on the installation's quality, the windows' material, and weather conditions. When windows age, seals weaken, leaving homeowners vulnerable to water seepage and drafts. While water can cause rot,...

How to Properly Maintain a Fence

How to Properly Maintain a Fence

Having a home with a fenced yard can help with security and privacy concerns and increase your home's value. That's why it's essential to keep up with fence maintenance. Proper fence maintenance Whether it's a vinyl, wood, or metal, if not properly maintained, a fence...

Things to Consider When Planning for a Home Solar Panel System

Things to Consider When Planning for a Home Solar Panel System

With the rising costs of inflation, many people are looking to reduce the use of energy in their homes. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, like purchasing energy-efficient appliances and electronics, purchasing energy-efficient lighting, and making sure to...

Reducing Pet Damage in Your Home

Reducing Pet Damage in Your Home

Fido and Fluffy may be cute, but the messes they can make and the damage they do in our homes certainly are not. From ripped carpet and claw marks on doors to torn-up furniture and soil on cushions, our mischievous furry family members can do a lot of damage. Is pet...

Preventing Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter

Preventing Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter

One of the most common causes of property damage in the winter are burst pipes which can lead to pricey repairs. As cold temperatures arrive, it’s a good time to take steps to protect your home. Keep your house heated to a minimum of 65 degrees Insulate all accessible...

Winterizing Your Windows and Doors

Winterizing Your Windows and Doors

If you're a homeowner who deals with cold weather during the winter months, you want to keep your home as cozy as possible. Properly sealing the windows and doors of your home is one way to do this. Not only will this keep your home more energy efficient, it will save...

What to Look for When Buying a New Home

What to Look for When Buying a New Home

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or you are looking to upgrade, buying a home can be intimidating but also extremely exciting. Once you determine the area you want to live in, the type of house you want, and how much you can afford, there are many other aspects...

HVAC Maintenance Tips

HVAC Maintenance Tips

One of the most important systems to maintain in your home is the HVAC system. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and makes up mechanical systems in your home like furnaces, boilers, electric heat pumps, air conditioners, and ductwork. When you...

Does Insurance Cover Fallen Trees?

Does Insurance Cover Fallen Trees?

The landscaping around your home can be aesthetically pleasing and enhance your property value. Unfortunately, no matter what part of the country you live in, frequent weather changes like extreme heat, drought conditions, and cold snaps can all negatively impact the...