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Is your Smart Home safe and secure?
In the connected world we live in, your home likely has a lot more connected devices than just your computer and cell phone. How do you make sure that your network is still secure? As technology finds its way into more and more household items, from refrigerators to light bulbs, the potential for these connected…
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How long does each part of your home last?
When should you plan for repairs or upgrades? Here’s how long parts of your home will generally last! As homes age, they require upkeep and maintenance. Sometimes that’s replacing older appliances or updating interior décor, and other times that can mean larger updates like replacing your roof or heating system. Knowing how long these items…
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How to get your home ready for winter
Is your home ready for winter? As the temperatures drop, and the fall weather slowly transitions to snow and ice, many homeowners don’t realize what they could be doing now to prepare their home for winter. In fact, a little preparation now can dramatically reduce the likelihood of damage and lower your seasonal energy costs!…
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Ice Dam Prevention!
Ice Dams can cause significant damage to your home. Here, we present some tips for preventing Ice Dams from occurring in the first place! What is an Ice Dam? When a large amount of snow accumulates on a roof, heat loss from insufficient insulation and poor attic ventilation can melt the snow from the underside.…
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How damp is your basement?
Is your basement TOO damp? Here are some things to look for! Damp basements are not uncommon in many parts of the country. Particularly in areas where the soil contains a lot of naturally occurring rock or have high water tables. These issues can direct rain water right into our homes. So homeowners in these…
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Tips for hiring an Infectious Disease Disinfection company
How do you find a qualified Infectious Disease Disinfection company? Here are a few things to look for! With Coronavirus taking up much of the news, and with many commercial businesses recognizing the need for Coronavirus Disinfection, a lot of companies are cropping up offering these services. Due to the risk of exposure to Covid19…
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The Home Inspector Found Something, What Now?
When the Home Inspector finds something, what does this mean to you and to the home sale? Whether your home is on the market, or you’re looking to buy, one of the most nerve wracking moments of the process is likely to be the Home Inspection. As the home inspector combs through the property, thoroughly…
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How to Get Your Fireplace Ready for Winter
Cold winter days are perfect for curling up in front of the fireplace, but before you do, make sure your fireplace is ready for the season with these tips! There’s nothing like cozying up in front of the fireplace on these cold days. Before you fire up the logs however, there are a few steps…
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Hidden Health Concerns In Your Home
Home is where the heart is, but it may also be where the hazards are. Here are a few things to look out for. Home is where the heart is, but it can also make you sick if you don’t pay attention to what hidden dangers may be present. Here, we would like to bring…
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Does my Home Insurance cover Mold?
Little strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners like discovering mold growth. But does your homeowners insurance cover mold damage? Little creates the level of concern and fear in a homeowner that the discovery of mold growth in their home. And with good reason; left unchecked, mold growth can quickly spread to previously unaffected areas…