Sure, locksmiths can help you our when you’ve locked yourself out of your house, change your locks, install a deadbolt in your door residential safes in your home, make a copy of your key, etc. But there are other facts you may not know about locksmiths. Locksmiths Undergo an Apprenticeship – There are various types…
The Benefits of an Eco-Friendly Lawn
We may think of our lawns as being environmentally friendly as long as they are green and beautiful. However, often times lawns are tainted with pesticides and other harmful chemicals that get in the way of their environmental merits. With lawn care expenses making up a significant portion of our home care, it is important…
Buying a House? Don’t Forget a Realtor!
Buying a new home is not cheap, and the thought of incurring any other big expenses while you’re house hunting is just plain frightening. This is probably why some people shy away from using home realtors. While realtors do add to your costs, without one you may never find the house you’re looking for, and…
Benefits of City Living
Many Americans these days have decided to flock to the city in search of better opportunities. Whether it be for seeking a relationship, a new job, or a change of scenery, city living is truly a great experience. City living doesn’t necessarily have to mean luxury living (although this is a nice perk), and many…
The Four Biggest Signs Your Home’s Foundation is at Risk for Water Damage
Noticing water pooling in your basement during the rainy season and deciding to ignore it is a bad decision to make. When water starts seeping into your basement and into porous components that were used to build your home. Even if it may look little, the water damage builds over time and can yield hazardous…
How to Fortify Your Windows and Doors against Hurricanes
Hurricane preparedness is crucial if you live in a hurricane-prone area. However, buying flashlight batteries and non-perishables right before the hurricane hits might not help your home weather the storm if the entry points of your home are unprotected. If a storm breaches your doors or windows, you’ll be vulnerable to flooding and debris, and…
What to Expect from a Lawn Analysis
A well landscaped yard with a well maintained law can often be a major selling point for a home, but what happens when your lawn just isn’t cooperating for you? If its been a particularly dry summer, you may have spots in your lawn where the grass is very thin, or yellow, or even brown…
Carpet Cleaning Service
Dealing with carpet odor treatment and cleaning can present challenges, even for determined professionals. Foul odors, mold, and stains embarrass homeowners, and current health standards require more than a quick vacuum after sprinkling baking soda or vinegar onto your carpet. Pets and small children may contract pathogens such as enteroviruses that remain trapped in carpets…
Which Type of Bolt Is Right for You?
Did you know that most screws are tightened in a clockwise rotation? However, even though fasteners share this similarity, they are actually all different. This is because there are several different types of screws, bolts, and fasteners available, and each one is used for its own unique purposes. 1. Square head bolts. These were actually…
Should You Waterproof Your Basement?
It’s tempting to avoid extra work by hoping for the best, but basement flooding should never be left to chance. If you see stains or water lines on the walls of your basement, it means your home has been damaged by water in the past. Water damage causes about 23% of all homeowner property damage…