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Properly Caulking Windows
April 19, 2022
Home Tips

How to Properly Caulk Your Window

An air draft, beam of light, puddle of water, or an ant trail are all signs that it’s time to reapply caulk to your window frame. Your home’s win...
mosquito at sunset : how to keep mosquitos away from home
April 19, 2022
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How to Keep Mosquitoes Away

What bites but doesn’t have any teeth? I’ll give you a hint, there are more than 3,500 species with 175 different species found in the U.S. and t...
Weather Terms You Never Heard Before
April 19, 2022
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8 Wacky Weather Terms You Never Heard Before

The science of meteorology must have some of the most complex terminology in any science, and when you add in colloquial terms and slang, the voc...
Tips for Fall Home Maintenance in October
April 19, 2022
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5 Tips for Fall Home Maintenance in October

Well, autumn is almost here. How can you tell? Stores are out there promoting Halloween already. And, sure, the fiery colors of autumn leaves may...
Roof with snow ice
April 16, 2022
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What Are Ice Dams and Why Are They Formed?

The attic is a part of the house that is typically under-appreciated and is known as an awkward space for storing junk. Surprisingly for most ho...
Flood caused by outlet damage
April 16, 2022
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Tips for Tackling Water Damage (that Many Homeowners Miss)

In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma, Harvey, and Maria, many American homeowners are struggling to learn how to cope with water damage restoratio...
Outdoor Airconditioning unit
April 14, 2022
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Should You Shade Your Outdoor Air Conditioning Unit for Better Performance?

The short answer is no, but it’s perfectly understandable why many people think shading your air compressor a good idea.
A house surrounded by snow.
April 14, 2022
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Preparing Your Home For A Blizzard

During the winter, it’s important to prep your home for the worst. While, yes, it’s essential to implement emergency action plans to keep your fa...
A maintenance staff holding a tools
April 14, 2022
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Nine Apartment Maintenance Tips for Landlords and Property Managers

Winter is coming, so it’s time to prepare before you land new tenants or start fielding maintenance requests from your current apartment tenants....
An image of busted light bulb
April 14, 2022
Home Tips

The Importance of Generators

Natural disasters happen. Power outages happen. The U.S. experiences 3,000 power outages per year, affecting at least 41 million people. And whil...
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