Spring is here and those hot summer nights are right around the corner. We’re opening the windows and getting deep into our spring cleaning. While you take the opportunity to freshen up your home, it’s also the perfect time to do a few maintenance checks. Here are...
Ice storms, winter storms, freezing temps–aside from hoarding all the milk and bread your grocery carries, one important thing to do is to keep your pipes from freezing. Insulate your pipesGo to the hardware store and purchase pipe insulation. For a great DIY on how...
Mold, which is a form on fungus, can lead to respiratory problems and allergies if it grows out of control in your home. But how do you know if it’s a problem? The first sign might be a musty smell. But don’t look for just black mold—it can also be pink, green, or...
It’s hard to keep your head straight when a pipe bursts and your home is starting to fill up with water. Worse still when it’s 2am in the morning. Here’s 4 steps you need to take when this happens: Turn Off the ElectricityTurn off the power in your home before wading...
In case of a flood emergency where a pipe bursts and your home is starting to fill with water, it helps to know: Where your shut off valve is (usually outside, with a heavy iron cover over it)How to turn it off. In the case of No. 2, the valve requires a curb key...
All homeowners and potential homeowners want to avoid that “oh no!” moment where after moving in, you realize that you or your inspector may have missed something crucial, and the “oh no, what do we do now?” moments occur. Those are usually followed by “Oh no, this is...
