by becky | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
There’s a 10-second fix for the most surprising offender: recessed lights. Most homes in the U.S. have significant air leaks and not enough insulation. In fact, nine out of 10 of them are under-insulated, according to Energy Star. Those air leaks are expensive. Your...
by becky | Oct 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Are you haunted by strange noises and weird odors? With the proper maintenance, you’ve got more than a ghost of a chance to rest easy. It’s one thing to hear scary noises and smell weird odors at a Halloween party or your favorite zombie movie. But it’s...
by becky | Oct 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wintry weather is great at turning up problems you didn’t even know you had. Like that first snowy night in front of your fireplace that you thought was pure bliss — until you noticed a leak in the ceiling corner. Apparently it was caused by a lack...
by becky | Oct 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ah, house hunting. It may technically be shopping, but it can feel more like breaking and entering. Even though you know the seller wants you there, does anyone really want you traipsing through their bedroom? Or looking through their closet? Or digging around in...
by becky | Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
#1 Clean and Stow Your Mower If you’re not familiar with fuel stabilizer, get to know it. In a mower that sits for months with gas in its tank, the gas will slowly deteriorate, which can damage internal engine parts. Fuel stabilizer (about $10 for a 10-ounce bottle)...
