Check Doors and Windows for Drafts

When the weather turns cooler, it’s time to turn up the heat to keep your home cozy. Part of your fall home maintenance checklist should include checking doors and windows for drafts. Finding the Fix If you can see cracks of light or feel air moving, it only takes a moment to fix. By applying…

Improve Airflow With Clean Filters

When the temperatures start to cool, it is the perfect reminder that winter is on its way. Now is the perfect time for fall home maintenance. Air filters keep the indoor air circulating efficiently and make it clean to breathe, keeping your home healthier. Clogged air filters can end up costing you more money because…

Can You Fix High Levels of Radon?

Your home is undoubtedly equipped with a smoke alarm, but do you have ways to identify or measure radon? If you plan on buying a home that has radon present, there are ways to bring down these levels and alleviate your concerns. Install a Mitigation System With the right solution, you can minimize or even…

Is Your Ceiling Fan Making You Sneeze?

One way to alleviate persistent allergies is to look high and low for accumulated dirt and dust that may irritate your airways. Where should you start? One area that often gets overlooked during your regular cleaning is ceiling fans. Beautiful ceiling fans add beauty to a room’s decor and create air circulation, but they also…

How To Show Veterans We Care

American veterans and their families are arguably the bravest people in the country, and they come in a variety of ages and genders. Show your appreciation for their sacrifices this Veterans Day. Help a Neighbor Extend a helping hand to a veteran neighbor who might be in need. Perhaps this person has an appointment but…

Mold vs. Dust: Can You Spot the Difference?

When it comes to mold and dust, you might be surprised to learn how easy it is to confuse the two. Not only can mold grow on dust itself, it can grow on walls, wood, paper products, insulation and many other places that dust also gathers. Certain molds have different characteristics: Cladosporium is brown, green…

Home Organization Tips That Will Change Your Life

If you constantly feel overwhelmed and disorganized, it may be time to tackle the clutter in your home. Free up those countertops and organize your kitchen in such a way that lets you work smarter, not harder, with these two easy-to-implement home organization tips. Put up Pretty Pegboards Using pegboards to hold your crafting supplies…