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25 01, 2017

5 Home Maintenance Tips for Winter

By |2018-03-27T16:07:37-05:00January 25th, 2017|News|Comments Off on 5 Home Maintenance Tips for Winter

1. Shovel snow away from your home’s foundation. Why: The key to avoiding foundation deterioration and expensive repairs is to prevent water from pooling around the base of your house. If maintaining a snow-free moat isn’t possible, consider focusing your efforts on areas more prone to water damage, such as basement windows and concrete steps. How: Grab your shovel and start digging-but mind you don’t over-exert and be sure to hydrate. Time: 30 minutes to four hours after each snowfall. Materials: Shovel, $20-$50. Professional Help: $350/season and up. 2. Remove ice dams on low-pitched roofs [...]

6 04, 2016

Home Maintenance Tips for Spring

By |2016-04-06T19:56:04-05:00April 6th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Home Maintenance Tips for Spring

10 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring After a long, dark winter, spring's bright sun and warm winds are, well, a breath of fresh air. The only downside? All that sunshine spotlights your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in last year's flower beds.   Examine Roof Shingles Examine roof shingles to see if any were lost or damaged during winter. If your home has an older roof covering, you may want to start a budget for replacement. The summer sun can really damage roof shingles. Shingles that are cracked, buckled or loose or are missing granules need to be [...]

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