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Putting Your Home Through a Spring Checkup!
Spring is a great time to put your home through an annual checkup, here are some of the things to look for! While your Spring Checklist may include cleaning out the gutters and changing the filter in the HVAC system, make sure you don’t overlook other common hazards. It is important to do a thorough…
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Musical Instrument Care Tips
With proper care and maintenance, a musical instrument can be a lifelong investment, but that doesn’t always happen. Here are some tips for preventing the most common causes of damage to musical instruments! There’s nothing quite like coaxing a melody out of a musical instrument, but if not cared for properly, that can be nearly…
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Applying for a mortgage? Here’s how you can start preparing!
Applying for a mortgage is a huge first step on the path to home ownership. But what can you expect from the process and what pitfalls should you avoid? It probably comes as no surprise that potential mistakes in the mortgage process can dramatically affect the financing options available, their terms, and ultimately what you’re…
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Mold and your health
Can mold affect your health? By far, the most common questions that we receive concern the health effects of Mold exposure. While studies are still ongoing into the symptoms of being exposed to airborne mold spores and the compounds released by mold growth, we already have a good deal of information to go on. Mold…
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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…
