How to Maintain and Extend the Life of Your Home
When you purchase a house, it’s necessary to keep it clean, safe, and protected from the environment. Your house starts to become your home, and keeping it standing for decades is possible when you...
Monthly Archive: February 2020
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Apartment
As winter arrives, bringing its beautiful snowy landscapes and cozy vibes, it’s important to watch out for frozen pipes. These might seem like a small issue, but if ignored, they can turn into a...
Top Causes of Mold in the Attic
Due to their dark, musty features, attics are a prime breeding ground for mold. Many homeowners also don’t notice it growing since they don’t frequently go into the attic. This allows it to sit...
Home Emergency Fund Guide
If you are a homeowner or own property of any kind, be sure to set aside a home emergency fund for the future. When your home is damaged by a natural disaster or some...
Breathe Easy: 5 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
From springtime pollen to our beloved pet’s dander, most of us recognize our allergy triggers. They’re right under our noses in the most literal sense, but we take steps and precautions and suffer through...
Common Types of Floor Tiles – How to Choose Tiles When Remodeling
Floor tiles can make or break your remodeling project which is why you must carefully consider your choice. It’s important to familiarize yourself with different types of tiles to help you choose a tile that fits into your specific project.
What Happens to Pests During a Flood?
In-home flooding can lead to many headaches for homeowners – including a pest infestation. If you’re in an area affected by flooding, most experts would advise you not to make direct contact with the...
Responding to a Home Flood in the First 24 Hours
Ravaging floodwaters are destructive to properties, whether the flood source is rainwater, a plumbing malfunction, or other disastrous event. The first 24 hours after a home flood are critical. Homeowners are advised to respond...
The Three Different Categories of Water Damage
While all cases of water damage are cause for concern, there are different categories that cause different levels of damage. The category of water damage will certainly depend on the source and where the...
How Water Attracts Cockroaches in Your Home
Think of what horrifies you the most inside your own household. And no, we’re not talking about the bills being delivered to your doorstep. Instead, let’s paint a quick picture. During the middle of...
