Home Repair Rip-Offs
Homeowners have more to worry about than being ripped off by shady contractors in this lagging economy, but such a climate brings...
Dryer Vent Safety
Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is...
Protect Your Property From Water Damage
Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as...
Changing the HVAC Filter
Part of responsible homeownership includes, of course, regular home maintenance. And there are some tasks that, if deferred, can lead to...
Inspect Before You Renovate
A professional building inspection by a qualified engineer can help you separate the NEEDS from the WANTS. The time has finally come....
Bringing the Sunshine In and Keeping the Water Out – How to Maintain Your Window Wells
Window wells are necessary for basement windows fully or partially below grade. They enable windows to be functional which help bring in...
How Proper Grading Can Prevent Water Damage
Proper lot grading is an important consideration when dealing with wet basements. Home owners should know that no foundation wall system...
What is an Ice Dam? Prevention and Advice
Snow on your driveway is seldom more than a pain in the back. However, snow on your roof can lead to leakage, even if your roof is new....
Fall Back Safely
One of the biggest signs that summer is officially over is scheduled to take place this week. No we’re not talking about Halloween –...
The Most Vulnerable Areas on a Roof – It Pays to Keep an Eye Out!
Just like the old saying goes “All you need is a roof over your head”. But a leaking one? No homeowner wants to experience that issue. By...
