Every homeowner knows the importance of maintaining your property, but in order to do that, you have to do more than just a little dusting or mopping from time to time. Proper maintenance doesn’t have to take long, but you do have to take some intentional steps on a regular basis to try to avoid […]
Here are some tips on how to prepare yourself for a storm: Before the Storm Look for any potential problem areas, especially along your roof, windows, doors and garage doors. Remove tree branches that could harm utility wires or home. Clear debris from gutters and spouts. Secure or bring outdoor furniture or other items inside. […]
When it comes to mold in your home, there may be a few questions. How does it get there? How do I get rid of it? What can I do to prevent it? Is it dangerous? Mold can be beneficial in terms of medicine and even quite tasty in a few gourmet cheeses, but left […]
With the kids officially out of school and the sun shining a little bit more these days, it seems as though Summer is ready to make it’s Grand Entrance . . . but along with the beauty and casualness of the season, you may also face a myriad of weather related home problems that can […]
As we get ready to head into another rainy week, it’s always good to be aware that with drastic weather changes, the likely hood of weather related home disasters increases too. In fact, home flooding, particularly in the basement, soon becomes a real possibility. One of the main causes of basement flooding, is from a […]
In the event of a disaster, the last thing that you need to be doing is running around from room to room gathering important papers and vital documents. Passports, social security cards, birth certificates, a marriage license, adoption decrees, and a plethora of financial statements, medical records, and passwords (never ever forget the passwords) as […]
Each and every day, we turn on the news to see tragic stories of local fires and the loss that they bring to families in our area. Through National Fire Safety programs, we continue to educate and encourage our community to take extreme precautions to protect their homes and families from the dangers of Fire and […]
Spring, the time when the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and everyone takes a long hard look at their home both inside and out; day dreaming about the newest trends and future wants, but seeing up close and personal the reality of the flaws that are making your home less than perfect in […]
With Spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for those who want to get a jump start on cleaning (not just straightening up, but actually cleaning), but don’t quite know where to start. The experts from the Institute of Home Science have some practical advice and useful guidelines to help you get your home […]