Energy Audits Why Get an Audit? Energy auditors perform diagnostic tests to recommend methods of improving energy efficiency and lowering utility expenses.

Electricians Home Electrical Safety Overloaded circuits. Breakers will shut off power to overloaded circuits, but you should not rely on this safety measure.

Egress Window Wells Egress Windows and the Law According to the International Residential Code, all basements and bedrooms are required to have an emergency egress that opens directly into a yard or public space. The only exception to this law is in the case of basements that are used solely for the storage of mechanical

Foundation Repair Signs of  a Problem Foundation problems are every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Luckily, settlement issues rarely occur overnight.

Fences Why Build a Fence? Besides their visual character, fences have a number of practical benefits.

Fence Staining & Sealing Reasons to Stain and Seal Protection from damage due to weather. The primary reason to stain and seal a wood fence is to protect it from the elements.

Flooring Choosing a Type of Flooring Before you make a flooring selection, assess the needs of your household and how much time and money you can afford to invest in the care of the floor. Flooring can have a large impact on a home’s resale value, overall appearance, and livability, and you will want the

Duct Cleaning Inspecting The Ducts While simply opening the front door or using the HVAC system will inevitably lead to the accumulation of particulates throughout your air ducts, many other factors can significantly expedite the process. Pet hair, cigarette smoke, water damage, and home renovation projects will all cause more rapid buildup of particulates.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Signs of Dryer Vent issues The National Fire Protection Association reports that of the estimated 15,970 house fires involving either washing machines or clothes dryers occurring between 2010 and 2014, 92% were caused by dryers. The leading cause of the fires was reported as improper maintenance of the machine.

Driveways – Concrete The Replacement Process First, the old driveway is removed, and the contractor may put down more gravel or fill to create a better, stronger base for the new concrete. Next, the contractor installs temporary forms to hold the wet concrete in place.

Garage Doors Garage Door Maintenance Regular maintenance by a professional is important for keeping your garage door in safe working order. However, there are several safety tests and maintenance tasks that can be done by the homeowner and should be performed on a monthly basis.

Garage Floor Coating The Need for Coating Bare concrete can be a difficult surface to clean and maintain. It can develop cracks and pitting after only a few years, and the porous nature of concrete encourages stains from fluids and car debris.

Glass Installation & Repair What a Glass Professional Can Do for You Fogged and broken glass. Double-pane windows become fogged due to a seal failure that leads to condensation becoming trapped between the panes of glass.

Gutter Cleaning Signs Your Gutters Need Cleaning Sagging, leaking, or overflowing gutters are often a result of poor gutter maintenance and are telltale signs that your gutters are in need of a good cleaning. Improper gutter maintenance can lead to a variety of problems, including flooding and water damage to fascia, basements, and foundations.

Generators Benefits of Generators Power outages are a major headache, causing food to spoil and electronics to break. If a power outage lasts for too long, the home can get uncomfortably hot or cold.

Gutter Installation The Importance of Gutters Many residents do not fully understand the importance of gutters. By collecting and carrying water safely away from the home, gutters protect the home in many ways.

Handyman Services What Do Handymen Do? With an array of knowledge, a handyman does everything from small repairs and installations to larger projects, such as building decks or renovating bathrooms.

Home Remodeling Why Hire a Remodeler? Although remodeling your home is often very rewarding, it is usually a long and expensive process that involves keeping track of many details, and coordinating between several contractors can be confusing and tiresome.

Home Theater Systems Home Theater Features Picture. Like a traditional movie theater, large home theaters may use a projector to display the video on a screen.

House Cleaning Services Why Hire a Cleaning Service? Housecleaning services can be hired for weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedules or on a one-time basis.