6 Ways to Take Care of Your Property During Winter
In New England, winter almost always brings several feet of snow and with it, brings inevitable cleanups for homeowners. While plenty of home improvement guides offer tips heading into the winter season, how do you take care of your property during and after the powder piles up? Consider the following tips: 1. Protect Your Outdoor…
Essential Home Maintenance Projects for Fall
Is your home ready for winter? By the end of fall, your property should be prepared to hold heat, sustain snow and manage ice. Leaks and cracks that lead to cold air entering your home is the last thing you want to have happen. Such signs show that your home is less efficient, which drives…
7 Types of Warm-Weather Damage Your Home May Experience
Many associate property damage with winter: ice expands, cold causes materials to crack and freeze and snow piles up, causing roofs to leak and sag. Yet, warm weather comes with its own set of detrimental issues, including the following seven outlined below. 1. Roof Damage When spring rolls around, your roof faces a new set…
13 Must-Do Tips for Starting Spring Cleaning
Spring is only a month away. When the seasons change, there often comes a need to spruce up your home; washing away the dirt from a long winter, discarding old items and other touch-ups. Think this project seems like an insurmountable task? Start with these tips: Work from the top down: Cleaning experts say you…
How to Insulate Your Windows for Winter
It’s cold outside, but the inside of your home shouldn’t be. Yet, even modern, dual-pane windows with an energy-efficient glaze might still let air in, driving up your electricity bills. Because you want to save your money and avoid dealing with the cold, insulating your windows this time of year is essential. Consider these strategies:…