Posts Tagged ‘home maintenance’
7 1/2 Things You Need to do Today to Protect Your Home from this Week’s Cold Weather
The Pacific Northwest will see its lowest temperatures of the year this week; February is traditionally the month that we experience the coldest days of the year. Here are a few tips to protect your plants and property during the cold snap this week. 1) Insulate your exterior hose bibs. If you don’t have a…
Read More16 Home Renovation Mistakes
If you are planning to renovate your home soon, you probably have mixed emotions. You are excited about the prospect of improving the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your home. But you might also feel overwhelmed at the enormity of the project, thinking about the cost and what could go wrong. While you look forward…
Read MoreFive Myths About HVAC Systems and Maintenance
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the very heart of your home. Not only does it circulate hot or cool air throughout the house, but it can also regulate the humidity, remove allergens and particulate matter from the air, and help ensure your home is clean and comfortable. It’s incredibly important, therefore,…
Read MoreSelling Your Home? Here’s How Staging Can Make All the Difference
Putting your house up for sale on the market is a big step, and it’s one that calls for a ton of prep work. You need to have a strong sense of your house’s value, as well as the competition of the homes selling around you; a good real estate agent who is familiar with…
Read MoreProtect Your Home, Health, & Keep Pets Safe in the Heat
By now you have heard its going to be unseasonably hot this weekend. 90+ this early in the season is mostly unheard of. Here are 40+ ways to protect yourself and your family from the heat. We all know keeping cool and hydrated is the main way to stay healthy and comfortable, here are…
Read MoreYour siding plays a vital role in protecting your home!
Is it time to give your siding some love? It may look gloomy outside right now, but summer is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking of the exterior projects your want to complete this year. We often think of painting our homes, but replacing aging siding is an important home improvement…
Read MoreNew Year, New Kitchen
2022 is the Perfect Time to Update Your Kitchen! Let’s face it, there isn’t much to celebrate about 2020-2021. It’s been a a couple of years for the books as we have all been confined close to home while the threat of COVID-19 has run rampant. If you’re like many Americans, you’ve spent much more…
Read MoreEight Decades of Siding & Home Style
If you’re looking to move, remodel, renovate, or start from scratch, it’s helpful to look at home styles to get an idea of what appeals to you. A variety of siding materials and applications have been used throughout the decades but they all have THREE things in common: 1. Siding Provides A Protective Shell for…
Read MoreIt’s A Great Time for Outdoor Home Projects
Outdoor Projects You Should Plan Now As we continue to get warmer, sunny days, we’ll be outdoors more and more… and that’s a good thing! Are you getting ready to tackle those outdoor projects? If you plan to do some work yourself, be sure to get organized so that you can get the supplies…
Read MoreStorm Damage Prevention
How to Reduce the Risk of Weather-Related Damage to Your Home GUEST BLOG: Natalie Jones of homeownerbliss.info. Wind, rain, snow, and freezing temperatures can cause serious damage to your home. In fact, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information, 10 weather events inflicted at least $1 billion in damage in the US.…
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