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Home Life and Maintenance

Owning your own home is a special joy in and of itself, but sooner or later, there are going to be issues that arise that require your attention. Maintenance and upkeep of your home, tips on gardening and keeping your outdoor spaces looking fresh - you'll find all of that here.

Roof Maintenance: What You Need to Do and Why You Need to Do It

Friday, January 22, 2021 by Kimberly Miller Leave a Comment

Roof Maintenance_ What You Need to Do and Why You Need to Do It

Roofing maintenance is a critical process and should not be taken lightly as many people assume that there is no more work required once the roof is installed.IT is wrong to think the warranty will provide the proper maintenance repairs and not correct. Like any other part of the building, roof maintenance and inspection are crucial investments that will provide you with long service life and reduce the number and costs of emergency repairs. 11 Things You Need To Do #1 Keep And Maintain Records You need to Keep record information of … [Read more...] about Roof Maintenance: What You Need to Do and Why You Need to Do It

Happy Houses: Keeping Your Home Well Cared For

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 by Kimberly Miller 1 Comment

Happy Houses_ Keeping Your Home Well Cared For

Often, we make the mistake of letting household maintenance tasks slip through the cracks. This is because when it comes to our hectic lives, there’s always something else on the schedule that seems more important. The issue is that if you keep letting your household maintenance sit on the backburner, you’re going to end up with a house that is no longer ‘healthy’.  If you own your home, you most probably scrimped and saved to be in a position to buy it, so what you don’t want to do is end up with a property that is in a mess. If you … [Read more...] about Happy Houses: Keeping Your Home Well Cared For

5 Ways To Keep The Home Warm, Comfy, and Cozy Throughout The Year

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 by Kimberly Miller Leave a Comment

5 Ways To Keep The Home Warm, Comfy, and Cozy Throughout The Year

Your home should be the place you can go to whenever something negative happens in your day. If you’ve had a long day and work and you need that respite, then your home should be the perfect haven. There are many things in life that can cause anxiety, so your abode should be there to give you the relief you need. While most homes provide that regardless of their look and feel, it’s always nice to maximize your home to its full potential.  If you feel as though you should improve your home or you want to impress someone that you hope to … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Keep The Home Warm, Comfy, and Cozy Throughout The Year

Helping Your Home Retain Heat

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 by Kimberly Miller Leave a Comment

Helping Your Home Retain Heat

A lot of us are dealing with a pretty hard cold snap at the moment and you want to make sure that you’re able to make the home as warm and comfortable as it needs to be. However, you don’t want to spend all that money on keeping the heating on all day, so being able to keep more of the heat inside the home is important, as well. Aside from winterproofing your home as best as you can, here are ways to help it retain a little more heat, too. Add a touch of softness Aside from making the home a lot cozier than it currently is, adding your … [Read more...] about Helping Your Home Retain Heat

How to Save on Energy Costs During Winter

Saturday, January 9, 2021 by Kimberly Miller Leave a Comment

How to Save on Energy Costs During Winter

With winter upon us, it is never too late to take steps to save on your winter energy costs. There are some simple and inexpensive ways to save substantial amounts of your energy budget during the cold season. You can perform many of these energy-saving tasks yourself without professional assistance, but some tasks to save costs are best performed by a professional.  Simple things you can do to save energy costs When you realize that heating costs account for nearly 50% of the energy costs spent in most living spaces, it becomes … [Read more...] about How to Save on Energy Costs During Winter

How to Make Your Home a Healthier Living Environment

Thursday, January 7, 2021 by Kimberly Miller 1 Comment

make your home a healthier living environment

If you want to ensure you get the most out of your home and your family prospers living there, it makes sense to work at making the healthiest living environment it can possibly be. If you want to do that but you’re not sure where to start, you’re in the right place because we have some tips and ideas that’ll help you get started on the right path. Each of the tips we’re about to explore will help you get a better idea of how you can make your home a healthier place for your whole family to grow up. Once you start implementing these changes, … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Home a Healthier Living Environment

Seasonal Boiler Maintenance

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 by Kimberly Miller Leave a Comment

summer seasonal boiler maintenance

Maintaining your boiler is essential in keeping it running as efficiently as possible. Because most people only use a boiler system in the winter, the best time to perform maintenance is during the summer months. Keeping your boiler running efficiently is more than just avoiding downtime if something breaks. That efficiency goes hand-in-hand with cost-saving measures for every company. Not only will you be avoiding large emergency repair bills, but you will also be saving on your monthly utility bills, as a boiler running correctly uses … [Read more...] about Seasonal Boiler Maintenance

How To Winter-Proof Your Home Without Spending A Fortune

Monday, November 9, 2020 by Kimberly Miller Leave a Comment

how to winter proof your home without spending a fortune

With the winter months fast approaching, you need to react unless you want to spend the next couple of weeks with icicles forming on the end of your nose! Your home has its own style and character, yet it’s essential to mix things up when the seasons change to make it homelier. For example, you wouldn’t opt for thick, chunky curtains in the middle of the summer when blinds are thinner and airier. The same applies to winter; however, you need to know how to winterize your property effectively without spending a fortune if your budget isn’t … [Read more...] about How To Winter-Proof Your Home Without Spending A Fortune

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