Maintenance Minutes: How to Test Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Did you know you can cut risks related to carbon monoxide poisoning and fire hazards in half by following just a few helpful tips? All you need is a foot stool or ladder and possibly a few batteries. May 31, 2022 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety ceiling, electrical, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
10 Items to Add to Your Home Toolbox If you’re wanting to expand your tool stockpile, here are 10 items that will make any future projects a breeze. March 21, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance electrical, new homeowner, plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »
What an Energy Audit Can Do for You The average household spends over $2,000 a year on energy expenses. One way that you can decrease your usage and spending is by having an energy audit performed. March 7, 2022 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance appliances, chimney, electrical, foundation, insulation, ventilation, walls, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Is Solar Worth It? Almost 4 percent of all U.S. homes are powered by solar panels. The benefits of a lower energy bill and reducing your carbon footprint has made the switch to solar an easy decision. January 31, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance electrical, home exterior, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
Mount Your TV in Less Than 10 Steps Here’s what you need to do to install your new TV without having it come crashing down. November 15, 2021 By sma DIY, Home Decor basement, bedroom, electrical, entertaining, living room, walls 0 0 Comment Read More »
Make Your Home Fire-Safe this October October is here! While this autumnal month is most commonly associated with tricks and treats, it’s also recognized in both the United States and Canada as Fire Prevention Month. October 1, 2021 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety bedroom, electrical, fall, first-time homeowner, foundation, kids, kitchen, laundry, living room, new homeowner, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »
Should You Get a Builder’s Warranty Inspection? There can be a lot to learn about your new home, from the foundation to the water heater, and you want to be sure that everything is functioning properly before your one-year warranty expires. July 26, 2021 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety electrical, first time homeowner, foundation, moving, new homeowner, plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »
Celebrate Home Safety Month by Improving Your Home! With June being National Home Safety Month in both the United States and Canada, it’s a great opportunity for you to give your house a thorough checkup! June 1, 2021 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety electrical, foundation, kids, mold, pets, radon, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Top 10 Summer Home Maintenance Projects Summer is the perfect time to tackle all those big tasks on your to-do list. Here are the top 10 chores you should do to keep your home looking great and its components running smoothly. May 17, 2021 By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Safety electrical, home exterior, hvac, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
5 Easy Ways to Save on Your AC Bill Running your AC on high all summer puts a strain on your cooling system and your bank account. Here are our tips on how you can still keep cool, extend your HVAC’s life, and lower your bills all at once! May 3, 2021 By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Safety electrical, hvac, summer, ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »