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If you have a busy life and a growing family, then home organization can seem like a pipe dream. Don’t despair; you don’t have to be Marie Kondo to get your house tidied up. Follow some small, sensible tips to help get your home organized in a day. 1. Let the Light In Brighten up…
Air leakage in your home is common. You may feel it in a draft under the door or near an unsealed window. Fortunately, air leakage is something easy to take care of. You can find out how much air is leaking into your home with the help of a qualified inspector. He or she can…
Preventing Leaks There’s an easy way to keep your water heater from leaking: At least once a year, grab a large bucket, attach a hose to the drain and empty the tank. Then, simply allow the unit to refill. This process prevents sediment from building up in the appliance. This east maintenance will help the…
Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can have severe health consequences, including lung cancer. Fortunately, with routine radon testing and mitigation efforts, you can reduce your risk of exposure and any health consequences that come along with it. There are three main ways to test for radon: via short-term tests, long-term tests and continuous…
One of many helpful home maintenance tips to reduce the cost of cooling and heating bills is to make sure that you not only have weather stripping but that it’s in good shape if it’s already in place. What is Weather Stripping? If you look around your windows and doors, you may notice some rubber…
A clean dryer vent is one of the often overlooked home maintenance tips that can save you money. Lint becomes trapped in the vent, causing the dryer to take longer to dry your clothes and costing you more money in energy usage. All that built-up lint can pose a fire hazard if left unchecked, which…
Mold occurs in many homes and businesses due to the availability of moisture. While invisible to the naked eye, mold travels in the air and lives on objects both inside and outside. Key Places to Look for Mold When looking to see if your home has mold, search in places that are both warm and…
Your dining room is one of the central gathering places of your home. From shared meals to homework sessions to important conversations, a lot of meaningful moments happen around your dining room table. Such a special place deserves a beautiful and practical design that draws you and your loved ones in over and over again.…
As a real estate agent, you work hard to present a home well to entice buyers. Of course, prospective homeowners want to do more than give a home a quick look and run-through. It’s important to ensure that everything in the house is working properly and safely. The inspection is an essential component of the…
Sometimes, finding ways to spend less each month may be hidden where you least suspect it. An efficient water heater could keep your energy and water bills down. If you want to follow some smart home maintenance tips, keep an eye on this important appliance. Time To Flush It You may not think much about…
