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Ready for a Change? It can be as Easy as Switching up your Floor Plan.

Are you a recent empty-nester?  Have you just finished decluttering the house?  Or maybe you’ve simply been contemplating the current floor plan of your living space and you wonder if there could be a...

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Winterizing your Summer Home (or Preparing for an Extended Leave)

When it comes to homes, leaving for an extended period of  time can be problematic. Say you’re the proud owner of a summer home or cabin, or perhaps you intend to spend an extended period of time away...

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Hear the Beep – Fireproofing your Home

October 4th-10th is Fire Prevention Week, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has themed this year’s fire safety observance with the slogan, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep:  Every...

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Prepare your Home for Halloween!

Will your home be a trick or treating favorite?  Halloween is a great excuse to catch up on exterior repairs, and add a little spooky ambiance while you’re at it.  And, we’re here to help. Hanging...

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Roof Repairs and your Home Winterization Checklist

A key part of the winterization process is to make sure that your home is prepared for a storm.  Perhaps it’s a monsoon, a blizzard, cooler temperatures, or just strong winds; preparing your home for...

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Maintaining and Repairing your Garbage Disposal

One of the hardest working appliances in your home is your garbage disposal. And because it’s also one of the most consistent and reliable, you rarely give it a second thought… until it isn’t working!...

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Staying Informed About Lead-Based Paint

We’ve heard about the dangers of lead-based paint in older homes and office buildings, but not everyone is familiar with the appropriate procedures for dealing with it. If you live in an older home and...

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Remodeling Your Bathroom For Accessibility

Unless you have an unlimited supply of cash, or you figure you won’t be staying in your current home much past retirement, you will want to approach a bathroom remodel or upgrade with an eye towards...

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Is Your Backyard Ready For Summer?

With summer—and barbeque season—close at hand, it’s time to conduct a backyard inspection to make sure that your home is ready for entertaining family and friends over the next several months. How well...

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Enjoying Your July Fourth Festivities With Safety In Mind

Summer is here, at last, with all of its enjoyable warm-weather activities: picnics, hiking, fishing, gardening, swimming, boating, bar-b-ques, and, of course, celebrating the anniversary of our...

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