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The best maintenance to your oil furnace to help eliminate many problems before they begin. Using these oil furnace maintenance tips will be a great start. If your furnace still isn't working, use the below troubleshooting Do's and Don'ts to find a possible solution. Continue reading →
A Quick Maintenance Checklist for Your Garage Door
by Guest on Nov 5, 2014
You probably have never given your garage door a second thought. It does its job day in and day out - it opens and closes. What more is there to think about? The most important thing you CAN think about - safety. While an automatic garage door may seem safe, maiming injuries and some deaths (mostly to children) occur every year. Continue reading →
10 Big Ideas for Small Bathrooms
by Lisa Barnes on Nov 15, 2013
Just because the humble bathroom is perhaps the most utilitarian of all rooms doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful. Still, if you, like many, have a particularly small bathroom, it may seem like there is little room—literally—for improvement. Continue reading →
5 Weird Products You need for an Amazing Kitchen
by Guest Post on Oct 12, 2017
These days, kitchens have become just as technologically advanced as anything else in the world. While some people who love to cook are tech-savvy and are constantly trying to adapt to the ever-growing needs of their families, others are still on the traditional side of things and use typical and classic appliances and devices. Continue reading →
How Retaining Walls Increase the Value of Your Home
by Nick Marr on Mar 9, 2021
You may be thinking retaining walls are simple features. You will actually be surprised at the kind of charm they will add to your yard if you take the steps to construct one. What first impression do you want to give a client who is interested in purchasing your home? Continue reading →
How to Open a Locked Bathroom Door from Outside
by Guest Post on Dec 18, 2015
So you've found yourself locked out of the bathroom, unsure of how to proceed. Luckily, you've likely got all the tools you need to be out of this predicament right in front of you. Before you try anything drastic, most and especially newer houses are fitted with simple locking mechanisms that can be easily prompted open. Continue reading →
Installing Rain Gutter Guards
by Guest on May 7, 2012
Installing rain gutter guards is an easy job that you can do yourself. There are, generally, two types to choose from: Vinyl and Aluminum. We will cover how to install one of the most common forms of each category. Please note, when installing these things, please do not fall and hurt yourself. As always, use the necessary safety equipment. If you have questions about safety, the OSHA web site is a good place to start. Continue reading →
What is a French Drain and How to Do It by Yourself?
by Scott Doyle on Nov 24, 2016
Being on terra firma means you need to pay special attention to ensuring your home is waterproof. One such method is the French drain, named after Henry Flagg French, a lawyer and former assistant U.S. treasury secretary from Concord, Massachusetts, who popularized the technique. Continue reading →
Who Pays for What in Real Estate?
by Guest Post on May 15, 2012
One very common question of real estate transactions is...Who pays for what? Below is a list to give you an idea of some of the common expectations, but this list will vary from region to region. Also, if it is a buyers or sellers market could possibly change the common fee responsibility. Continue reading →
Gas Furnace Dos and Do Nots
by Guest Post on May 5, 2012
The cold weather is just around the corner and BAM! The furnace will not start. With freezing temps, your furnace becomes the most important appliance in your home. Learn how to troubleshoot your gas furnace and learn from the professionals. Continue reading →
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