Tag: Home Maintenance

Posted on 10/04/2024
Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is exciting. You’re eating dinner in your dining room and sitting in a chair in your backyard. But along with the pride of ownership, there are also plenty of new responsibilities to tackle, particularly when it comes to maintenance. While first-time homeowners probably already know they’ll have to mow the lawn and replace lightbulbs...
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Posted on 10/20/2022
Prepare Your Home for Winter with these Tips
It won’t be long before brisk fall days give way to overnight frost and freeze advisories. Avoid the potential toll a Chicago winter can take on your biggest investment by planning ahead and following these important tips for winterizing your home. Protect Your Pocketbook With energy prices skyrocketing, there’s never been a better time to make sure your...
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Posted on 10/12/2022
Ways Homeowners Can Reduce the Risk of a Chimney Fire
Homeowners sometimes visualize a chimney fire as an event that involves flames shooting out of the top like a flare. While that type certainly happens too often, slow-burning chimney fires tend to go undetected and place unsuspecting household members in harm's way. The good news for homeowners with fireplaces is reducing the risk of a chimney fire ranks...
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Posted on 03/02/2022
Installing a New Driveway? Consider These Tips Before You Do
Paved driveways are widely credited with increasing curb appeal and improving real estate values. However, dirt, gravel or driveways suffering from disrepair can negatively impact home sales. If you rank among homeowners who need a new driveway installation, these are things worth considering. What driveway material should you use? The best material for a driveway is driven by...
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Posted on 01/05/2022
Common hazards in older houses
Older homes might have high-quality, solid structures and seem to be in good condition. However, there are possible hidden hazards lurking in your older house. Knowing what these hazards are can help you make sure your older home provides a safe place for you and your household. These are a few of the more common kinds of hazards...
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Posted on 11/17/2021
HVAC: How Annual Inspections Could Save You in the Long Run
Your HVAC system is one of the most important systems in your home. It's also one of the most expensive to replace, with the average cost of a new HVAC system easily ranging between $5,000 and $10,000. By taking care of your home's HVAC components, you can keep your living space comfortable all year round while also minimizing...
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Posted on 12/16/2020
How to Install or Replace Insulation
Image by mnplatypus from Pixabay Proper insulation not only helps you save on your energy bills. It reduces your energy impact on the environment and may create a great selling point for your home when the time comes. But knowing were to insulate an existing home can be a project. Here's what you need to know. How to...
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