Fall can be a surprisingly busy time for homeowners. Once summer has ended, you might find that you’re busying yourself with exterior maintenance tasks like tidying up your garden or lawn. But there’s one outdoor task that a lot of us can easily forget about: cleaning out your home’s gutters.  Gutters divert rainwater away from […]

Key Points Survey the area for any safety hazards, like trapped fences, hanging branches, or downer power lines. Pick up small branches and debris, working toward the center of the yard, and clearing access points. Use saws to cut up larger branches before disposal, while flagging and avoiding anything dangerous. During the beginning and tail […]

Key Points Always clean the gutters in fall and consider cleaning them again in spring for the best results. Cleaning gutters in fall is necessary to reduce the risk of ice dams, clogs, and overflow damage. Overflowing gutters may cause rot, mold, foundation problems, leaks, or even insect issues. Keeping your gutter system clean and […]

Full story New home subscription services aim to put your honey-do list on autopilot. By signing up for regularly scheduled services that monitor and maintain important systems, homeowners will save money, hassle and headaches, the reasoning goes, while steady cash flow helps contractors stay in business. Win-win, right?   Maybe, maybe not. Even as companies […]

As 2025’s tornado season approaches, prioritizing your safety and ensuring your home is ready for severe weather is key, primarily if you reside in regions prone to these powerful events, such as Tornado Alley (Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska) or Hurricane Alley (Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and the Carolinas) Whether facing the violent winds of a tornado or the torrential downpours and […]