Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Add To Your 2023 Resolutions This year, resolve to take better care of your home by practicing good home maintenance! Your home works hard to take good care of you, return the favor by starting with these simple steps. January 2, 2023 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance chimney, home exterior, HVAC, lawn care, roof, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Roof (and Your Home) Due to rising concerns surrounding roof integrity in the winter, we thought it would be best to review some basic roof maintenance tasks that every homeowner should know. December 19, 2022 By sma DIY, Holiday, Home Maintenance entertaining, home exterior, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
4 Ways To Keep Warm This Winter (Without Touching the Thermostat) Days are getting shorter, and accompanying that plummeting winter breeze is our annual heating bill homecoming. Here are four ways to keep warm for the holidays. November 21, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, HVAC, insulation, windows, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
4 Things That Can Go Wrong With Your Chimney As the weather gets colder, there are some things to consider before starting that first fire. Chimneys are a too-often neglected home amenity, and there are a few hazards homeowners should be aware of. November 14, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety attic, chimney, home exterior, living room, ventilation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Avoid Unwelcome Household Pests Before They Move In Even after diligent cleaning and regular house maintenance, pests know how to find a way inside. However, if you follow these few tips, you can ensure that your home remains pest-free. November 7, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, kitchen, new homeowner, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: Clearing Vegetation Away from Your Home Whether you’re preparing for an inspection or just doing your own outdoor beautification project, clearing vegetation away from your home’s exterior is crucial for both cosmetic and maintenance purposes. July 25, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance foundation, gardening, homeowner, landscaping, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent in 3 Easy Steps A hidden fire hazard that’s often overlooked is the threat posed by clogged dryer vents. Luckily, the process of cleaning your dryer vent is an easy one that does not require the assistance of a professional. July 18, 2022 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, first-time homeowner, laundry, new homeowner, ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Caulk Bathroom Surfaces Re-caulking bathroom surfaces in your home is a relatively easy process if you have the right tools. If you’ve never been through the steps of this process, there are a few items you will want to have on hand before you begin. July 11, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance bathroom, first-time homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »
Pet-Friendly Plants to Incorporate into Your Space If you’re a pet parent looking to become a plant parent, there are some things you should consider before selecting the perfect plant addition to your home. July 5, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety gardening, landscaping, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How to Check for Window Leaks The most common issues that you will encounter with your property’s windows are problems stemming from water intrusion, difficulty opening and closing windows, and air leaks. June 13, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance homeowner, Maintenance Minutes Series, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »