Despite your best efforts at cleanliness, your carpet will eventually become the victim of drops, spills, accidents and whatever’s on the bottom of your shoes. To learn how professionals handle problem areas and keep carpets looking new, read these 10 tips. Blot Stains, Don’t Rub Dab stains with a cleaning… read more →
When choosing a contractor to head up your remodel, these simple steps can mean the difference between complete confidence and sleepless nights. Remember that when you’re hiring a remodeler, you are buying a service and not a product. Quality of service will determine the quality of the finished project. Here… read more →
Dirty light fixtures not only look bad, they reduce brightness and waste energy. Dirty bulbs shed 30% less light than clean ones, says the U.S. Department of Energy. Add a dusty, dead-bug riddled cover, and you’ve got an automatic dimmer, whether you want one or not. Got a dirty light fixture?… read more →
No matter how clean your home may be, it’s probably still a little dusty. Dust is a pervasive problem that everyone has to deal with every day. It’s more than an annoyance, however. For individuals who suffer from asthma, allergies, or other breathing problems, dust can compromise their health and… read more →
The garage door is the single largest moving part in your home, and should be inspected and maintained every year. Whether you have a belt-drive, chain-drive, or screw-drive opening system, maintenance issues and steps to lubricate garage door tracks are virtually the same. • Inspect the tracks to make sure there… read more →
There are some maintenance and repair issues that homeowners just hate to deal with — either because they take time, or cost money, or just don’t seem, well, urgent. But some of these problems can become ticking time bombs, poised to explode if they’re not defused early, when they are more like… read more →
If you want to reduce your energy bill, enhance the comfort of your home, and do your part to save the environment from excessive energy or water waste, then it’s time to add some high-efficiency upgrades to your home. Environmentally friendly upgrades range from small, do-it-yourself projects to more time-consuming… read more →
As the spring real estate market ramps up, more homes go on the market. Great interior appeal partially relies on a spic-and-span look. So which areas need to stand out during a walk-through? To give prospective sellers ideas on what needs to be on their spring-cleaning checklists, here are some… read more →
They say love is blind. However, when it comes to your home this is not acceptable when trying to sell. Just because you love it, does not mean every potential buyer will too. With that being said, it is crucial to appeal to buyers and start thinking like one. Many… read more →
Spring is prime time selling season for many communities. Keep up with the competition and increase your home’s value by taking on these 5 simple home improvement projects. New Front Door Let your front door be the beacon welcoming prospective home buyers. Walking up to a bright and inviting front entrance will make… read more →