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Look out for These Signs You Need a New Roof
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Look out for These Signs You Need a New Roof

As a homeowner, a problem with a major area like the roof can be a nightmare. However, you can save yourself some pain and money if you keep an eye out for signs of trouble.

New Windows Can Keep Your House Cooler
Home Services

Effie Ross

New Windows Can Keep Your House Cooler

There is an upgrade that will keep your home cool in the summer, keep utility bills low, and add value to your home. All in one! That’s right - new windows can keep your house cooler, with several additional bonuses.

Is It Time to Call a Plumber? How to Tell When an Easy Fix Isn't Enough
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Is It Time to Call a Plumber? How to Tell When an Easy Fix Isn't Enough

Some plumbing problems look like an easy fix, but it’s important to know when to call in the professionals.

Why Electrical Work is Rarely DIY
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Why Electrical Work is Rarely DIY

Tutorials and TV shows can make projects seem much easier than they actually are. This is especially true when it comes to completing electrical repairs. In fact, electrical repairs should almost always be left to the professionals.

Is 2021 the Year of the Smart Home?
Home Services

Effie Ross

Is 2021 the Year of the Smart Home?

The term “smart home” is one of the buzzwords of 2021. We hear about it in commercials, on the news, and in popular culture. But what exactly does it mean?

Beat the Summer Heat With New Awnings
Home Services

Effie Ross

Beat the Summer Heat With New Awnings

According to the Department of Energy, window awnings can reduce solar heat gain by up to 65 percent on south-facing windows and 77 percent on west-facing windows. Installing awnings on your home can help you beat the heat this summer heat!

Top Tips to Update Your Bathroom
Home Services

Effie Ross

Top Tips to Update Your Bathroom

If you’re planning to add or remodel a bathroom, you may be overwhelmed by the choices. Bathroom renovation magazines and websites are full of stunning designs that each look as lovely as the last. So which one is right for you?

Get Ahead of Spring Cleaning with Custom Closets
Home Services

Effie Ross

Get Ahead of Spring Cleaning with Custom Closets

Now is a time to refresh your home and your look. What better place to start than your closet? But if you want to make the biggest difference, it is time to consider a custom closet for your home.

Building a New Home? Watch Out for COVID-Related Construction Supply Delays
Home Services

Effie Ross

Building a New Home? Watch Out for COVID-Related Construction Supply Delays

Here's what you need to know about COVID-related construction supply shortages and delays.

Get Outside This Summer With a New Deck
Exterior & Landscaping Home Services

Effie Ross

Get Outside This Summer With a New Deck

The temperatures are rising, and no doubt you're starting to plan your summer. But when you think about your current yard, is something missing?

Spring is Termite Season: Here's What You Need to Know
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Spring is Termite Season: Here's What You Need to Know

Most homeowners cringe at the thought of a termite infestation, and for good reason. Termites cause over $5 billion a year in property damage in the US, and you usually don't know they are there until it's too late.

Schedule a Spring Cleaning for Your HVAC
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Schedule a Spring Cleaning for Your HVAC

The weather is heating up, and soon you'll be cranking up the AC if you haven't already. But before you kick off air conditioning season, take some time for a little spring cleaning for your HVAC system.

Has Warmer Weather Got You Thinking of a Sunroom?
Home Services

Effie Ross

Has Warmer Weather Got You Thinking of a Sunroom?

Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy al fresco dining, a comfy spot to curl up with a good book, or a great new space for hosting family and friends, a sunroom is a great way to incorporate the best of the indoors and outdoors into your home.

What Can a Home Inspector Do for You?
Home Services

Effie Ross

What Can a Home Inspector Do for You?

An inspection gives you detailed information about a home that can contribute to your negotiations on the selling price or may just give you a better idea of what you may have to repair after you move in.