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Home Maintenance Tip: Keep Bats Out of Your Attic
Posted on April 03, 2015

When you think of bats, do you think of haunted houses and Halloween? Bats may seem creepy, but are actually beneficial but could be residing in your house attic. There are over 40 species of bats in the United States. Some species are on the Endangered Species list. Bats, nocturnal winged mammals, mostly consume insects

Home Maintenance Tip: Clean Your Ceramic Tile Floors and Grout
Posted on March 06, 2015

Ceramic tile is an excellent choice as flooring for kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, entryways and other areas that might get wet and dirty. Ceramic tile is made of clay and other natural products that are shaped and pressed before being glazed and fired in a kiln at very high temperatures. This process makes ceramic tile durable

Home Maintenance Tip: Clean Your Faucet Aerator
Posted on February 22, 2015

Have you ever cut on your bathroom sink faucet and wondered what happened to the water pressure? Or, does a stream of water shoot out the side of your kitchen sink faucet and get water on the countertop? If so, then your faucet aerators may be clogged and need to be cleaned. At the end

Home Maintenance Tip: Garbage Disposal Maintenance
Posted on February 06, 2015

The garbage disposal is a useful kitchen appliance that we take for granted until it stops working before a large dinner party. Here are some basic guidelines to follow to avoid garbage disposal problems and breakdowns: Safety is the most important detail to keep in mind when performing any task with a garbage disposal. For

Wood Burning Fireplace Maintenance Tips
Posted on January 23, 2015

When the nights are cool, a nice roaring fire can create just the right atmosphere for your winter gathering or for a night on the couch with the television remote control. Regardless of the occasion, it is important to maintain your fireplace so that it will be ready for such occasions. Fireplace Maintenance: Safety first.

Home Maintenance Tip: Wood Burning Fireplace Safety
Posted on January 09, 2015

Many of us enjoy a wood fire on those cold winter nights. In order to be safe, a fireplace needs maintenance just like most other parts of your house. Understanding wood burning fireplace safety and maintenance requires knowledge of the fireplace components. The firebox is the location where the fire is built. It is usually

Home Maintenance Tip: Warning Signs Your Toilet Needs Repair
Posted on December 26, 2014

Toilets are a necessity in every home and have an unlimited life expectancy. However, components inside the toilet tank can fail. Also, the original installation may not have been ideal and cause problems down the road. Fortunately, there are warning signs that allow you to catch some toilet problems early before there is a more

Home Maintenance Tip: Save Energy at Home While on Vacation
Posted on December 06, 2014

When you leave on a trip and no one is home, you donā€™t automatically save on energy costs. There are appliances and other devices that continue to use power from the electrical grid when no one is home. The good news is that there are steps you can take to both save money and protect

Home Maintenance Tip: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with a CO Alarm
Posted on November 21, 2014

Carbon monoxide poisoning claims the lives of an average of 439 people each year and another 20,000 make emergency room visits. Don’t let this be you.Carbon monoxide poisoning is totally preventable. Are you doing all you can to protect yourself and your family? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas that is created

Home Maintenance Tip: Get a Furnace Tune-Up
Posted on November 07, 2014

When cooler weather arrives, do you think about getting a furnace tune-up? But, if the heat comes on, do you skip that furnace tune-up? If so, you could be making a big mistake. Here is what a furnace check-up can do: Improve Energy Efficiency: Over time, dirt can build up in the various furnace components.

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