By Emma Sturgis A lot of people like the idea of living in an old home. There's something charming and quaint about it. But there are also some drawbacks. For one thing, old homes often don't have a lot of the features and amenities that people have come to expect in a modern home. Here are some upgrades you'll probably want to make at some point if you live in...
By Rachelle Wilber As the temperatures start to cool down, now is the perfect season to get your AC serviced. When it’s cooler outside, most people don't think about their AC unit until it's too late, and they're stuck dealing with a broken down unit or experiencing problems once the temperature starts to rise. However, by getting your AC serviced in the fall,...
By Emma Sturgis It's no secret that insulation is important. A good insulation system can help regulate the temperature in your home, making it more comfortable for you and your family. It can also save you money on your energy bills. But what if you've just moved into a new home and the insulation isn't up to par? Here are five ways to improve insulation in your...
By Kara Masterson The garage is often an afterthought when it comes to home maintenance and improvement. Most people only think about their garage when they need to park their car or grab something from storage. But your garage can be so much more than a place to store your stuff! With a few easy upgrades, your garage can become a functional and stylish space that...
By Lizzie Weakley When you have a two-story home, you know how beautiful it can be when the entire look finally comes together. While many people may not think of it very often, the types of windows you have in a two-story home can greatly enhance or detract from its look. Since there are many types of windows available today, you may be wondering which will work...
By Brentnie Daggett, Rentec Direct Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) are gaining popularity across the globe—in the U.S., with EV sales nearly doubling from 2020 to 2021 and HEV sales up even more. If you’re considering adding an electric vehicle to your fleet, there are a few things to consider when it comes to charging it at your home. How...
By Meghan Belnap Natural stone is a stunning material that can accentuate the best features of your home, but there are a few important maintenance tasks that you will need to carry out if you want to keep it beautiful and damage-free. Ignoring your stone tiles and slabs could result in chips, cracks, stains, and a wide variety of other problems that you generally...
By Emma Sturgis
Once winter comes, you will regret ignoring home issues while the weather was nice. Figure out what you can do now to prepare your home for winter so that you can relax and know that you will stay warm and comfortable once the weather is cool.
Have Someone Check Your Furnace to Make Sure It Is Working
Once the temperature starts to drop, you...
By Lizzie Weakley When your mobile home is in need of repairs, you may think these tasks are difficult and time-consuming. However, most common restorative mobile home repairs are much easier than people anticipate. Whether you choose to make the repairs a DIY project, or instead, call in the pros to handle the job, your mobile home can be looking like new in no...
By Emma Sturgis Moving to an old house can cause some serious headaches and disruptions. Your furniture might shift, your dishwasher might stop working correctly, and you might find yourself living with a leaking water line. With all the repairs you need to take care of while still trying to make a normal life in your new place, it's easy to get overwhelmed with...
