Winter Maintenance Checklist

With winter just around the corner it’s a good time to ask yourself; is my home ready for the season? Having a handle on general upkeep of your home and performing regular maintenance is the key to keeping your house in good repair.

Tree Care: Selecting an arborist

I’m on the search for a great arborist this year as the harshness of this past winter left destruction throughout my garden.  It seems as if everywhere I look I find something else that needs to be replaced or (at the very least) needs a lot of love to get back to a healthy state. […]

Homeowners Corner: Tips for reference checking

Most likely you are familiar with the concept of reference checking.  Perhaps you’ve had to give references to a potential employer. Perhaps you’ve had to check a potential employees references.  Reference checking is fairly standard in the Human Resource world and it should be no different in the world of Home Renovations! If you haven’t […]

Landscaping: Chemical Free Lawn Care Tips

Summer is quickly approaching, and for many homeowners the lawn battle is about to begin (if it hasn’t already!). We weed it, we mow it, we water it; all in the hopes of achieving the perfect lawn.

DIY Friday: Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

Below I have posted a summertime home maintenance checklist – use it as a guideline for creating your own home maintenance schedule.

How To Protect Your Home From Flooding & Water Damage

With spring officially here I thought it would be a great time to post a blog with some tips for keeping the inside of  your home dry.  Spring is, after all, meant to be the season when the remnants of snow melt away and the beginning of that rainy time of year begins.  So with that […]

DIY Friday: It’s time to start thinking about those Springtime gardening chores!

With the beginning of spring-like weather (so today may not be the best example of that type of weather!) many of you may be starting to get excited about  another season of gardening.  For those of you that are considering selling your home this spring, it is a fantastic idea to get out there as […]

Steps You Can Take Now To Protect Your Home From Springtime Flooding

With the official start of spring just a week away I thought it would be a great time to post a blog with some tips for keeping the inside of your home dry. Spring is, after all, meant to be the season when the remnants of snow melt away and the beginning of that rainy time of year begins.

Responsible Home Ownership: Tips for eliminating carbon monoxide sources

Carbon monoxide in your home is certainly dangerous and quite possibly deadly. Wondering what you can do to protect your family from it? Here are some tips for eliminating sources of carbon monoxide and reducing your risks of CO poisoning.

Flooring: Tips for planning your flooring renovations

Home improvements increase your home enjoyment, but they also affect your home’s value – these tips will help you plan for your flooring renovation needs with a focus on resale value: