Furnace Maintenance Tips Every Houseowner Should Know
House ownership comes with many maintenance tasks, including the home heating system. But, for optimal efficiency, it not only keeps your home in tip-top shape but also reduces energy costs. The HVAC is behind your home’s heating and cooling systems, and remembering the following essential tips will help avoid costly furnace repairs. To help keep […]
Mold Prevention: Tips to Keep Your Home Mold-free
Mold is a type of fungi that can grow indoors or outdoors, and it thrives in damp, humid conditions. It can cause a variety of health problems, including respiratory issues, allergies, and skin irritation. Additionally, mold build up can damage your home by causing rot and discoloration. That’s why it is so important to take […]
Oh No! Is There Mold in My Attic?
The conditions in most attics — the warmer temperature and humidity — lead to them being one of the most conducive places for mold growth. Unfortunately, mold in the attic can go undetected for many years since it is usually a less frequented space in the home. Even if you visit the attic, you may […]
Everything You Need to Consider Before Attic Insulation
A poorly insulated attic can cost you more in your next heating bill, so why let your money go to waste when insulating your attic is not too difficult. You will significantly reduce your energy bill whether you choose to handle the work yourself or feel more at ease hiring a professional. You will also […]
The Health Risks of a Basement Flood
Although you never think it can happen to you, basements floods occur in over a million homes yearly. If you live at the bottom of a hill or on a low-graded lot, you may be at an increased risk of basement floods. Even if you live in a dry climate, your basement can flood from […]
Why Gutter Cleaning is Important
Regular yard maintenance typically includes mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, and watering the plants. However, gutter cleaning gets overlooked. The saying, “out of sight, out of mind,” is true because everything may seem fine with your gutters until trouble arises. Homeowners can forget that debris, leaves, and even shingle fragments can build up in the […]
Tips to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Implementing some eco-friendly changes in your home will make a positive impact on the planet and help you save on energy bills. Fortunately, you don’t need to make expensive upgrades to live a little greener. Wondering what the best eco-friendly upgrades are? From improving insulation to investing in window replacement, we will guide you through […]
Your Guide to Choosing the Right Front Door Material
Exterior front doors are meant to be a decorative and inviting centrepiece for your home while keeping your family safe from extreme weather elements and potential intruders. Front doors can be eye-catching focal points and stylish updates that make your home stand out from the rest. Choosing the most suitable material for your front door […]
Why it is so Hard to Remove Mold Yourself
Mold is a living organism that can instill worry in every homeowner who comes upon it in their home. The immediate reaction when spotting mold is to have it removed, and although some people will give it a go by themselves, reality points to the obvious solution: hiring a professional mold remediation team. Removing mold […]
Mold in the Attic: What Causes It and What to Do About It
There’s nothing worse than finding mold in the attic. It smells, it damages wood, insulation and framing and more than anything it can cause illness when left untreated. The best way to deal with problems like this is to deal with them before they arise. So in this article, we’re going to look at some […]