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Don't Wait Until It's Too Late to Repair or Replace Your Garage Door
Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late to Repair or Replace Your Garage Door

Garage doors are often taken for granted until something goes wrong. If your garage door is old or damaged, it can be a huge inconvenience. It's important to know the common garage door issues and how to prevent them.

What To Do If Your Home Is Damaged By Water
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

What To Do If Your Home Is Damaged By Water

If your home has been damaged by water, it is important to take action as soon as possible. Not only can the water damage your property, but it can also lead to mold growth and other health problems.

What Dangers Does Your Roof Face in Winter?
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

What Dangers Does Your Roof Face in Winter?

You want your roof working properly all year, but in the winter, especially! And winter is when your roof is most at risk for damage. Here are some of the biggest dangers to your roof in the winter.

Is your clogged drain a DIY project or do you need a plumber?
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Is your clogged drain a DIY project or do you need a plumber?

Should you try to fix it yourself or call in a professional? In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of DIY plumbing and help you decide whether or not to call a plumber for a clogged drain.

Make A Clean, Dry Basement Your New Year's Resolution
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Make A Clean, Dry Basement Your New Year's Resolution

In the winter, it's easy to forget that there is a basement under your home. You might even have trouble remembering what your basement looks like! However, this "out of sight out of mind" approach can be a big problem for homeowners.

Is Your Yard Flooding? Here's How to Fix It!
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

Is Your Yard Flooding? Here's How to Fix It!

Yard flooding is a common problem for homeowners. If you're wondering what to do when your yard floods, we have the answers!

A homeowner gets a $3,000 bill for plumbing work he didn't order!
Repair & Maintenance Scam Prevention Home Services

Effie Ross

A homeowner gets a $3,000 bill for plumbing work he didn't order!

What happens when a neighbor hires a contractor, and the company starts to work on YOUR property without your permission?

To Repair or Not to Repair, That Is the Question
Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

To Repair or Not to Repair, That Is the Question

It's a question that most of us have asked ourselves at one point or another: "Should I repair my appliance, or should I replace it?" The answer to this can be tough. Here are some factors to think about before you make your decision.

How to Prepare Your Roof for Winter
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

How to Prepare Your Roof for Winter

Although it may not be on your mind at the moment, you need to start thinking about winter preparation and how your roof will fare in these tough conditions. Your roof is an important part of what keeps your home safe and warm during winter.

Colder Weather Means More Pests Looking for Warm Indoor Homes
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Colder Weather Means More Pests Looking for Warm Indoor Homes

When winter weather arrives, some pests go into hibernation. Unfortunately for homeowners,  other pests find themselves seeking warmth and food, thus entering homes.

How to Close or Winterize Your Pool
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping

Effie Ross

How to Close or Winterize Your Pool

Once the water temperature drops below 60 degrees, microorganisms and algae cannot grow and become dormant for the winter season. No need to waste efforts treating your pool all winter, when you can close it down.

Fireplace Safety Reminders to Kick Off Sweater Season
Repair & Maintenance Safety & Security

Effie Ross

Fireplace Safety Reminders to Kick Off Sweater Season

The weather is cooling down and you’ve pulled out your coziest sweaters and socks. But is your home ready for winter? If you have a fireplace, now is the time to focus on safety.

With Summer Behind Us, It's Time for Duct Cleaning
Cleaning Repair & Maintenance

Effie Ross

With Summer Behind Us, It's Time for Duct Cleaning

When you have your home's air ducts cleaned in the fall, you are preparing your system before you start using it full-time in winter. As a result, you can benefit from increased energy efficiency and save more on your electricity bill.

Why You Should Never Ignore a Wet Crawl Space
Repair & Maintenance Home Services

Effie Ross

Why You Should Never Ignore a Wet Crawl Space

Many homeowners who have a crawl space under their property tend to ignore this space. However, such negligence can cause a huge range of problems to your home.