Tag: Home Maintenance

Posted on 07/10/2023

Sweat Equity & Your Home Improvement: Pros & Cons

If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...

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Posted on 04/16/2023

DIY: 6 Simple Home Repairs

Knowing how to do some home repairs can help you save money and time. Instead of having to wait for professional repairs to be done, you can tackle these on your own. While it's best to leave major repairs to professionals, consider trying the following simple DIY repairs. Torn Screens When your window screens have tears or rips,...

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DIY

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Posted on 10/02/2022

Checklist: Electrical Maintenance Projects for Your Home

Keeping your electrical system in good condition is a crucial part of lowering the risk of electric shocks, fires and other electrical hazards. Have professional electricians handle major electrical problems and installations, such as putting in new wiring or repairing faulty wires. Doing some regular maintenance on your own can help reduce the risk of electrical problems in...

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Home Electrical

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Posted on 09/12/2021

How to Deal with Ice Dams Safely

Image by Emilian Robert Vicol from Pixabay Have you ever gone outside after a patch of cold weather to find long icicles hanging from your roof's edge? These spears of ice are usually caused by an ice dam forming along your eaves or roof's edge and can be dangerous when they melt and go flying to the ground....

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Winter

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Posted on 05/03/2020

5 Tips for Improving Curb Appeal

Image by Pexels from Pixabay You’re getting ready to put your house on the market and scurrying to make everything look perfect for potential buyers. While it’s important to focus on readying your home’s interior for viewing, remember not to neglect your exterior. According to some estimates, 81% of real estate agents believe curb appeal is one of...

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Selling Your Home

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Posted on 01/14/2019

Home Maintainance Begins With a Fresh Coat of Paint

While home ownership can be a very satisfying and rewarding experience, it does bring with it a new set of responsibilities and demands. Whether you're buying a brand new home or a fixer-upper, several things will have a major impact on your lifestyle. One of them is the need is to personally handle or manage your own repairs, decorating,...

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Painting Walls

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