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How does one maintain a healthy and thriving lawn?

A well-maintained lawn can add value and beauty to your home, but it takes effort and care to keep it healthy and green. Continue reading Untitled

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

One thing is certain, Texas weather is unpredictable. Follow these simple steps to prepare your home for the fall and winter season. After all, a well-maintained home tends to yield more when it comes time to sell and can save you from costly repairs before you list. The Interior Have fireplace cleaned Change HVAC filters Break out the humidifier Check smoke/CO detectors Stock up on…

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4 Reasons You Need to Get Your AC Checked This Autumn

It is highly recommended to schedule annual maintenance service for your air conditioner unit. After the high temperatures of summer, autumn is the perfect time of year to do that. Here are 4 reasons you should get your AC checked this autumn. Summer Takes a Toll on AC Units During seasons

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Fall Maintenance

This weeks blog is about fall maintenance.

First, we like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Labor Day Holiday. Now this weeks blog is about fall maintenance. Just like a lot  of us we are glad the high temperatures and high humidity with rain season is tapering off. The leaves are going to be changing and chillier temperatures at night. Additionally, fall means that time of the year to put a bit more attention on some maintenance for the…

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Score a Fall Maintenance TD! #fall #homeowners @houselogic It’s that time of year. You know, the one where endless football games beckon from the big screen TV on your man-cave wall.

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Exterior Renovations and Maintenance

Exterior Renovations and Maintenance

This weeks blog is about exterior renovations and maintenance of your home. Depending upon the area you live in, that being Florida where our temperatures dip to a low of 55 degrees at night or up north like Maryland where it dips down to the 30’s, this blog will inform you why now is important to take care of those projects on the exterior.

So, lets begin. No matter where you live we are all…

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Pre-Winter Maintenance Checklist

Can you believe it’s November already? Learn how to bundle up your home for winter with these maintenance tips:

HEATING

1. Schedule a professional HVAC tune-up twice a year, once in the fall and once again in the spring.

2. Clean and/or replace your furnace filter before turning your system on for the season. 

How to Clean a Furnace Filter (HowCast video):

How to Replace a Furnace Filter (HowCast video):

3. Have a professional inspect your fireplace and chimney. Depending on how much you use your chimney, it is recommended that you have a professional chimney cleaning every year to prevent creosote buildup, which could lead to a fire. Also, make sure you inspect your fireplace damper to ensure it is creating a tight seal. If there is significant air leakage from your fireplace, you can try to seal them using resistant materials such as cement caulk.

4. Adjust your thermostat to the right settings. If you have a programmable thermostat, learn how to use it. Once you get the settings right, you can forget about it, allowing your system to do the work for you. Here is a suggested winter schedule for your programmable thermostat:

Wake Up: 68°F (thirty minute before you wake up)

Leave for Work: 56°F (you can save about 1% off your heating bill for every degree you set your thermostat back for a period of 8 hours or more)

Honey, I’m Home: 68°F (thirty minutes before you get back to the house)

Time for Bed: 56°F after everyone is already snuggled up in bed

INSULATION

1. Inspect and upgrade your weatherstripping and caulking around doors and windows. Learn how to find and fix air leaks here.

2. Consider adding insulation film and heavy drapes to your windows to keep the heat in. You may also want to replace your drafty windows with new storm windows.

3. Inspect and repair the insulation in your attic and basement.

If you do a lot of caulking, weatherstripping, and insulating, make sure you consult with a professional HVAC technician to ensure that you have proper ventilation. It’s nice to have a well-insulated home, but there is a risk in having a home that is too airtight; it could prevent the air in your home from ventilating properly.

Know where your main water shut-off valve is located and how to turn it off.

WINTER SAFETY

Before the heating season hits us, make sure you schedule your professional heating and electrical safety inspection. This will make sure that your home is protected from heating and electricity-related fires. Considering the fact that most home fires occur during winter months, it’s especially important to take the necessary safety precautions.

Trim your dead tree limbs and branches to avoid injury. If your tree is “sick,” call a professional arborist to inspect your trees for safety.

Clean your gutters and downspouts to reduce the risk of backups and water damage.

Inspect your porch, steps, and handrails for safety in slick conditions.

Change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. CO alarms should be replaced every 5 years, while smoke alarms last about 10 years. Check your devices for proper battery operation every 30 days.

Make sure you have ice-melting products on hand to melt ice on your steps and walkways.

Check your exterior lighting for safety and curb appeal. Make sure your address is easily visible and your walkways and steps are well-lit.

Do not run generators in or near your home. All fuel-burning appliances release carbon monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that is undetectable except for CO detectors.

Consider installing a home automation, energy management, and interactive security system to protect your home against burglars and energy-suckers.

For more tips and information for protecting your home during the winter months, check out our other blog posts on the topic:

Fall Maintenance Checklist

Winter is Coming: How to Prepare for the Cold

Home Improvement: 4 Things You Should Upgrade

How to Find and Seal Air Leak Around Your Home

Warm Winter Work: 5 Home Maintenance Tips

5 Home Heating Hacks for the Winter Cold

Simple Steps for Troubleshooting Your Furnace

Don’t Fall for Home Heating Myths

6 Common Home Security Mistakes

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