Your home is built to withstand the elements, but sometimes, it needs a little help. After a long winter or a rough storm, it’s important to perform some basic maintenance…

A good home inspection can make the difference between buying a sound home (with normal repair and replacement expenses) and buying a downright money pit. That’s why it’s absolutely essential to have…

With each passing day becoming colder, one has no choice but to accept that  Winter will soon be upon us. With that being said, it would be worthwhile to implement…

The fastest way to turn your home into a money pit? Neglecting it. Ignoring routine household maintenance can cause damage to your home — and even create dangerous living conditions…

Your gutters are important to your home’s overall well-being. When properly maintained, they protect your roof, your siding and even your foundation. Metal or vinyl materials can last many years,…

Rain gutters and downspouts comprise one of the simplest and most reliable household systems. They work solely by the force of gravity and almost never wear out. When they do…

Rain gutter ideas that are creative may sound silly. However, their water-catching shape and durability is not just helpful in unloading tons of rainwater from your roof during a truly…

Painting downspouts and gutters is a cheap alternative to buying replacements, and using a sprayer to paint them is a lot faster than doing the work by hand. Downspouts can…

The roof is a part of the house that many people neglect and forget about. A lack of maintenance can really damage your roof and before you know it, well, you won’t…

There are many places that could sustain storm damage, such as the roof, windows and doors. You can take measures to protect and reinforce them, which will most likely reduce…

Costly renovations might not get you the return you want when you sell your house, so if you’re getting a loan for home improvements consider the smaller, cosmetic changes that…

A regular spring-cleaning is a messy but very necessary facet of home care. You can get down and dirty yourself if you can safely access all your gutters, or opt to…