Tag: Home Maintenance

Posted on 12/04/2024

Loose outlets, overloaded circuits and other problems can raise the risk of fires and electric shock. While you should call an electrician for major electrical issues, you can do simple ones on your own. Here are a few DIY electrical repairs you can handle on your own. Loose Outlets Outlets can become loose over time, resulting in loose...

Diy

DIY

+ 6 more

Posted on 06/14/2023

Quick annual tasks to keep your home running

Your home goes through a fair amount of wear and tear throughout the year, which can result in needing to repair or replace certain elements. However, performing annual maintenance tasks can help your home stay in excellent condition year after year. Here are a few tasks to complete throughout your year to keep your home fresh and rejuvenated:...

Garage Door

Home Maintenance

+ 5 more

Posted on 05/10/2023

How to Tell if Your Chimney Needs to Be Repaired

Unlike some home repair issues, the gradual decline of a chimney often goes unnoticed for years. During this period of modest disrepair, a wide range of structural problems and fire risks can arise. Even small gaps between brick layers create an opening for unwelcome pests. Here are three telltale signs your chimney may require repair. 1: Check for...

Chimney

Home Maintenance

+ 3 more

Posted on 01/12/2022

6 Home Repair You Can Start and Finish Yourself

Knowing how to do some home repairs can help you save money and time. Instead of having to wait for professional repairs to be done, you can tackle these on your own. While it's best to leave major repairs to professionals, consider trying the following simple DIY repairs. Torn Screens When your window screens have tears or rips,...

Diy

DIY

+ 4 more

Posted on 12/08/2021

Chimney Fire: Ways to Reduce Your Risk

Homeowners sometimes visualize a chimney fire as an event that involves flames shooting out of the top like a flare. While that type certainly happens too often, slow-burning chimney fires tend to go undetected and place unsuspecting household members in harm's way. The good news for homeowners with fireplaces is reducing the risk of a chimney fire ranks...

Chimney

Home Maintenance

+ 6 more