Move in day is exciting and overwhelming all at the same time! There are many tasks (which may look endless) to do when you move. Find out some tips to quickly help you and your family settle in and feel like…home!
It’s December 21st, a snowy day , 23 degrees and 10 inches of snow outside and suddenly your heat stops working. What would you do? In addition, your fireplace is not working due to lack of maintenance. Your roof is leaking because you did not remove your fall leaves from… read more →
Not following these gutter cleaning tips after the fall can lead you into a frustrating beginning of winter. Can you imagine yourself on the first snow day of the season, instead of enjoying the beautiful white views you are dealing with problems on your roof. However, this is totally avoidable.… read more →
With summer in full swing and weeks of above 95 degree heat, imagine if your air conditioner stopped working? With high temperatures, the Air Conditioner (A/C) becomes our best friend! To alleviate the headache (and sweat) stay on top of your systems maintenance. Although you take the necessary precautions- it… read more →
Landlords are responsible for major repairs, improvements, refurbishments and renovation. But what about small ones? They might be easily fixed by renters if they have the right tools. We have a shopping list for tools every renter should own.
Before renting a property it is important to understand whose responsibility certain obligations fall upon. Some might say the most expensive and toilsome tasks are up to landlords. Not always! Before signing your lease, be aware of some tasks that will be totally up to you. Below, we list 5… read more →
Mold Caused by excessive moisture build-up, flooding, leaky roofs, and indoor plumbing problems, the elusive—and often, undetectable—mold can cause serious allergic reactions and long-term health problems. To prevent it, keep indoor humidity low, prevent moisture build-up, and thoroughly dry any standing wet surfaces in the home. Mitigation: First, consult the… read more →
When homeowners sell and move out,they sometimes leave behind lingering bad odors. If you’ve just moved in to find an odor you didn’t notice before, don’t panic. There are plenty of ways to eliminate smells. Easy Odor Removal Light odors from a refrigerator that wasn’t properly cleaned or a trash… read more →
Ah, remember the first time you laid eyes on your home? Whether it was love at first sight or a relationship you knew you could build on, you probably felt that excited spark. But as with most relationships, how we feel about our home can fizzle a bit with time.… read more →
The books can be tossed pell-mell into small boxes, the clothes hung in a wardrobe box, but what do you do with Grandma’s china and that big painting over the couch so that they get to your new digs unscathed? If you don’t have the cash to pay movers to… read more →