Maintenance

Winterizing Must-Do’s

Winterizing Must-Do’s

While temps are pretty mild this time of year, experts say it’s the perfect time to get your home ready for winter. I’ll be honest, there is a lot to do before winter sets in. So plan on devoting a good week to the winterization process. If you do all ten things, you’ll enjoy the winter without fear that something is inevitably going to break down!

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How To Maintain Your Vertical Blind Slats

How To Maintain Your Vertical Blind Slats

The majority of furnishings in the home will, eventually, become worn and require replacing. Vertical blinds are no exception to this and the slats will need to be replaced from time to time. Luckily, actually replacing these isn’t too complicated, but finding matching slats is a harder task.

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Five Tips for Preparing Your Home for Winter

Five Tips for Preparing Your Home for Winter

Depending on where you live, the winter season can be either a dreaded time where water and snow flood into your life , or a time when you the weather changes 15 degrees and you can’t wear shorts every day. During these times it is important to make sure your house is ready for the change in weather before the weather actually strikes, since no one enjoys working on their house in the snow or the rain.  The below tips are mainly for our friends in the Midwest and the East Coast so read on and leave a comment if you have a recommendations well.

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Falling Leaves and Falling Temperatures: Time For A New Furnace

Falling Leaves and Falling Temperatures: Time For A New Furnace

Autumn brings a world of change to our everyday lives. The leaves are turning, holidays are just around the corner, and there’s that crisp, fresh chill in the air that calls the name of Old Man Winter hiding just on the other side of Thanksgiving. Before this mellow season turns over to the blustery months that keep us hidden in confines of our homes, it’s a good time to start thinking about what to do to keep your home as cozy as it can be.

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