Smart Home Maintenance Dos and Don'ts

Smart Home Maintenance: Dos and Don’ts

Home maintenance doesn’t have to be expensive, and when you put these home maintenance tips to use, it won’t be. One simple yet crucial chore you should tackle this weekend involves extending your downspouts, so they direct water away from the base of your home and not to it. If you want to maximize the…

Water Draining From Gutter

Direct Water Away From Your Home

Home maintenance doesn’t have to be expensive, and when you put these home maintenance tips to use, it won’t be. One simple yet crucial chore you should tackle this weekend involves extending your downspouts, so they direct water away from the base of your home and not to it. Factory downspouts end at the foundation…

Effortless Tips for Ensuring Bathroom Warmth

There is nothing quite like taking a hot shower on a cold day. If you live in a cooler climate, however, you might want to make a few adjustments to your home electrical and lighting plan to ensure your bathroom stays warm once you turn off the hot water. First, consider whether you would like…

Identifying Signs of a Roof Leak Like a Pro

Identifying Signs of a Roof Leak Like a Pro

The source of a leak can be hard to find. However, it’s not impossible. With a little knowledge and a lot of determination, you can get the job done. Here are some of the places you should start your hunt. Trust Gravity When it comes to finding leaks, gravity is your friend. Thanks to gravity,…

The Best Ways To Test Your Home for Radon

Radon gas can cause respiratory problems, so you want to make sure your home has as little radon as possible. An easy way to do this is to test your home’s radon level. Short-Term and Long-Term Testing You should first try a short-term test. For best results, be sure to close your windows and outside…

Switch Ceiling Fan Direction in Winter

Many homeowners don’t realize their fans can change direction, much less the benefits this can deliver from season to season. Most fans have an easy switch that reverses the direction of the fan blades from clockwise to counterclockwise. The switch should be somewhere on the base of the fan. Why is this important? You should…

Who Needs a Plumber Use Masking Tape

Over time as your home settles, vibrations and temperature changes can cause the joints of your pipes to loosen a bit and you may even see some leakage. Don’t panic, as this is common. And there is a solution that is easy, inexpensive, and likely sitting in your junk drawer – masking tape! Shut off…

Shelf Brackets Make Great Bike Racks

Are you looking for a new bike storage solution? Shelf brackets intended to hold closet poles can actually work spectacularly as bike holders. These brackets usually consist of a triangular frame with a hook that extends outward. One of the best aspects of using these shelves for your bike is that they are small, light,…