How to Stay Cool When Working Outdoors This Summer

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You wait all winter long for the weather to change, as this allows you to spend more time in the great outdoors. And then something happens: you realize that the heat is too much for you to handle. While this may hold true at times, it doesn’t change the fact that you still need to
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Try These Tips for Preventing Carpenter Bees

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Depending on the material used on the exterior of your home, there’s a chance that carpenter bees could become a problem for you at some point in the future. While dealing with these insects is a pain the neck, there are some simple steps you can take to eliminate the problem once and for all.
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Follow these Ladder Safety Tips this Spring

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Do you have reason to believe you may find yourself on a ladder this spring? Are you concerned about your safety, or of the thinking that nothing bad could ever happen to you? There are many projects that call for a ladder, from those associated with your roof to painting the exterior of your home
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Snow Shoveling Tips: Don’t Forget About These

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Shoveling snow is a way of life for many people during the winter months. While this may not be the most exciting thing you do during this time of the year, it’s a task that you must take on every now and again. If you find yourself buried in snow and holding your shovel, here
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WINTER HAS ARRIVED: FROZEN PIPES

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It looks like winter has finally hit us, and in order to avoid frozen pipes, take the following precautions: Turn your outside faucets off from inside valves. Remove all hoses from the outside faucets and drain any remaining water from the faucet. Check around the house for other unheated water lines. When the weather is
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY

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Don’t flip the switch to show off your dazzling Christmas lights before you take a quick look at these safety tips. Don’t cut corners — you are risking damage to your family, roof and house. Before hanging the first light, check them carefully for cracked cords, frayed ends or loose connections. A combination of shorts
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INDOOR MOLD – THE BASICS

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Whether you know it or not, all homes have mold.  Its presence is not always immediately known, but it is there and needs to be taken seriously.  It can affect your family’s health, as well as damage your home.  Here’s an overview: Mold loves dampness:  bathrooms, basements, kitchens, attics, and even places where you may
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PROCRASTINATION + RAIN DELUGE = NIGHTMARE

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I am pretty sure that there are homeowners out there who have procrastinated about tending to exterior issues.  Hopefully the exterior of your home (roof, windows, siding) made it through the recent storms without a hitch.  Quite often homeowners are reluctant to get on top of repairs or replacements because, among other reasons, it’s no
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