Windows are a very important feature of your home. The problem is we don't really look at the windows but rather we look through our windows to enjoy the view and windows bring natural sunlight into our homes. Because we seldom look at the actual window, it's quite common for wood rot to continue …
Water & Wood Rot Repairs – Roof
Your roof is pretty high up. You probably don't look at your roof often but at least once a year you should be checking it visually to see if it's in need of repairs. At the same time, while you're up on a ladder or taking photos, you need to check the wood trim directly under the roof line. Why? …
VOC? Do I Care About this New Acronym?
We assume that we see what's around us, that the air is clear so it must be clean. In fact there are many Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) in the air we breathe, ones that affect our health, and we can't see them.There are many things we can't see because they're too small for the naked eye. You …
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Garage Floors & Drainage
In theory a garage is for your car but very few people have room in their garage as they use it to store things and for activity centers that don't fit in the house. You might have a ping pong table like my home in California where we don't have basements. A homeowner handyman is likely to have …
How Cold (Warm) is Your Home?
How cold your home feels ... is different for everyone. I like it toasty warm and I have to work hard to acclimate to colder winters by wearing extra layers and slowly lowering the thermostat. It's frustrating sometimes when I've got a winter sweater on while my husband is comfy in short …
Peace of Mind and Generators
Peace of mind is priceless, although we all have budget limitations so we have to prioritize. Many homeowners though, are moving a home generator to the top of their list of home improvements ... for peace of mind. Why? Weather patterns have shifted significantly over the last few years. We're …