Homeowner Must Have Books
If you’re a homeowner then I highly recommend several books that you should keep on hand to tackle home improvement, home repair and maintenance projects. One of the best investments I made …

I hate to break it to you but winter is here in full force. So it’s time to talk about snowblower maintenance. If you didn’t do pre-season maintenance then you better take the time to …

Minor Drywall Problems
At work we warranty certain things on new homes for one year. By far the most common problem we see after a year are minor drywall problems. It’s not unusual at all during …

With all the deep snow that’s piling up in the mid-west this winter I thought it was prudent to share this post about deep snow home safety.
Deep Snow Dangers
Much of the East Coast is being …

Spring Home Maintenance Tips from Marvin Windows and Doors
Spring is a season of clean-up for most of us after a long hard winter. The folks from Marvin Windows and Doors have been kind enough …

Roof Winterization Tips
Your roof is a critical part of your home’s defense against the elements, and winter can wreak havoc on it. To maintain your roof’s integrity and fend off costly damage caused by bitter …

Frozen Plumbing & Heating Pipes
Winter has set in around here with temperatures dipping below zero nightly. The chatter at the local coffee shop the last few days has involved stories from the local plumbers about …

Pumping Septic Tanks Out
Warning: Nasty Photos below!
Today we had our septic system tank pumped out. The other day I wrote an article about when you should pump a septic tank out. After three years in …