Homeowner's Tips Blog

How to Fix Pesky House Noises April 20, 2022 Are you tired of listening to all the things that go bump, buzz, or squeak in the night? Sure, you’re bound to hear an occasional noise from the various appliances and systems that help keep your home running. But incessant clanks, creaks, and scratches can drive you batty. Restore peace and quiet in your home by tackling these 7 common causes of annoying noises. Clanking Radiator. A hot water radiator... Read more »

Home Theater Lighting Options March 11, 2022 Several different lighting options are available to create the perfect ambiance while setting up your home theater system. While selecting your lighting system for your home theater, one must consider the total area allotted for setting up the home theater. A wide range of lights is available, from Hollywood disco lights to lights whose brightness can be remote controlled. These lights can be expensive but create the perfect mood. Also,... Read more »

Multiple Ways to Brighten Up Your Home March 4, 2022 Wintry weather months provide the perfect excuse to curl up before a crackling fire with a good book and a warm blanket as you wait for more extended and milder days. Yet after a while, all this time spent indoors can feel more like a punishment than a reprieve. But fear not – with a bit of time and elbow grease, you can make your home feel like a lighter... Read more »

Toilet Trivia – Things You Probably Don’t Know September 16, 2021 Who doesn’t love a good game of trivia? Perhaps you crush the competition in all things pop culture. Or maybe geography is more your jam. Then there are those whose brains are filled with dozens of seemingly useless and random facts, like the inventor of the whiffle ball (David N. Mullaney), the number of muscles in a cat’s ear (32), or the name for the blob of toothpaste that sits... Read more »

8 Home Maintenance Tips for the Fall August 26, 2021 Regardless of what the thermostat reads, the first signs of fall are upon us. Shorter daylight hours, a fallen leaf here and there, and a certain something in the air that tells you these summer days won't be around for much longer. Which is why now is the perfect time to start preparing your home for the colder weather ahead. How to start? By lining up home maintenance pros now... Read more »

Tips for Effective Power Washing July 2, 2021 Power washing, sometimes known as pressure washing, a business, house, patio, or deck isn't exactly rocket science. And yet, a few simple mistakes can not only ruin a project, but could potentially cause serious damage. Of course, many people decide to contact a professional company to pressure wash their home for them (click here for more information) to ere on the side of caution, but there is nothing stopping you... Read more »

Set Money Aside for Home Improvements January 11, 2021 "Say what?!" Sure, you scrimped and saved to purchase your home, and now you're there – goal achieved, and dream realized. So, no more need to keep setting money aside, right, other than for retirement, your kids' educations, and so on? Uh, not so fast. You see, home may be where the heart is, but it's also a place in steady and relentless need of upkeep. Not much you can... Read more »

Where Water Damage Can Occur August 12, 2019 There are certain foods that are great by themselves and maybe even better when combined with something else. Peanut butter and jelly? Nothing wrong with either on its own…but as a dynamic duo, they’re hard to beat. Water’s a great thing, too, just as are building materials. But for the most part, they make for a worrisome and perhaps even expensive combinations. Materials such as plywood, insulation, and subflooring can... Read more »

Things You Can Fix Yourself April 4, 2019 Sometimes life works just the way it was meant to. Enough so that certain things can be predicted. Keep something in the fridge too long? It goes bad. Don’t stock up on paper goods? Sooner or later you’ll be searching high and low for a facial tissue, roll of toilet paper, or new box of plastic wrap. Going from memory on what time your plane departs? There’s a very good... Read more »

Why Rec Rooms are Making a Comeback March 25, 2019 Rec room, bonus room, teen hangout – whatever you call it, having a dedicated space for games, movie nights, and casual entertaining is a great way to bring friends and family together. Even if you don’t have the space for a full-size room, here are a few reasons to carve out a little corner of your basement (or elsewhere) for some added fun and recreation. Perfect for entertaining. Love company? Invite... Read more »

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