Home Care

How Overgrown Trees Can Damage Your House It’s summertime, and trees are in full bloom. A towering tree can provide welcome shade, privacy, or beauty to your yard. However, trees can also be a danger to your home. If you are unsure of the dangers trees can cause, here is how overgrown trees can damage your home.  Branches Can Damage Your Roof, Siding, and Windows Tree branches that extend over the...

Signs of Exterior Damage That Are Easy to Miss Your roof, windows, and siding are supposed to protect your home from extreme temperatures, rain, snow, and pests. Severe weather, temperature fluctuations, and sunlight can cause damage that can be easy to overlook. Whether you're buying a home or thinking of selling your current one, looking out for these things will help you in the long run. There are...

Late Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Spring’s fresh blooms are getting ready to make way for summer’s steamy days. Late spring is the perfect time to ensure your home is ready for the hotter temperatures. Getting ahead of your summer maintenance tasks can prevent costly repairs often associated with letting maintenance tasks fall down on the to-do list. Here are some essential home maintenance tasks...

5 Tips for Dealing With Pet Odors as a Homeowner A home that smells fresh offers a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately for pet owners, pet odors can be pervasive when not addressed properly. Thankfully, a handful of helpful tricks can keep your home smelling fresh, even when your roommate is a furry friend. Here are 5 tips for dealing with pet odors as a homeowner.  Reduce Odors Before They Start While...

What's the Best Way to Add Storage Space in Your Garage? For many homeowners, there seems to be never enough storage space. Often, the real problem is that disorganization takes up more space than necessary. Reorganizing your garage can make things less chaotic and make it easier to find what you need. Here are some tips on the best ways to add storage space in your garage. Figure Out What to Keep and...

Choosing the Right Flooring for Your Bathroom If you’re planning to renovate or add a bathroom, you have many options when it comes to flooring. It can be overwhelming to try to pick the right one. Considering your lifestyle, budget, and style will help you determine what flooring is right for you. Our simple guide will make choosing the right flooring for your bathroom easy. Choose a Material That...

Why You Should Use Fairy Lights All Year Long Nothing adds magic to the holiday season like adorning our homes with a display of lights. There’s no reason why you can’t maintain some of this sparkle all year long. Adding fairy lights to your home can add a touch of whimsy and spark joy. If you’re looking for a whimsical solution to refresh your home this spring, read on. Here’s why you should use...

Landscaping Tips For Selling Your Home No matter how many bedrooms your home has or how great your kitchen updates are, first impressions are critical to ensuring prospective buyers get past the curb and through the front door to find out what awaits them. That’s why making sure your landscaping is up to snuff is critical when listing your home for sale. If you are wondering how to landscape your yard...

Home Hygiene Tips to Avoid Winter Illnesses Preparing a home to sell is no small feat. Whether you’ve been in your house for a few years or decades, miscellaneous things can accumulate in every closet, cabinet, and drawer. Waiting until your home is on the market to eliminate these items can be daunting. Here is a full-house decluttering plan to sell your home in the spring. Breaking this task up...

3 Common Home Repairs to Learn as a First-Time Homeowner Owning your first home is a great feeling, but suddenly having all the maintenance responsibilities in your hands can be intimidating, especially if you benefited from low-to-no maintenance as a renter. Instead of finding yourself stressed at the first problem, be sure you go into homeownership with some helpful basic knowledge. Repair a...