Fall the Season, Not Fall Apart

Fall is here and that inevitably means that there are some house preparations to be made. We compiled some websites that might be useful when organizing your Autumn house repairs and maintenance…we know you want to keep your house in great shape!

These four websites have some fantastic reminders and simple ‘how tos’ when preparing your home for winter. We highlighted some of the ones that were surprising to us. Please turn to those fantastic local small businesses when hiring people to support your

Mums the Word

It’s Mum Season so we thought, why not blog about it? Here are a few pointers and little tidbits about mums that we are excited to share. Many people have a love-hate relationship with mums and we want to keep you feeling good about them as you decorate away! 

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Sprucing Up Your Outdoor Space

Your deck or patio is a special space. It’s a place that can feel like a getaway, but still be within feet of your home. As this can be where a lot of people hang out during the warmer months, it should feel homey. Below are tips on how to make your deck or patio space personalized to your liking.

Adding color

Color can add so much character and fun to a space. It makes the space pop and gives more life to it. A simple way to add more color…

Home Maintenance Tips: Assessing and Addressing Water Damage

With the heavy rainfall we’ve had this summer, you may have noticed water in places it shouldn’t be in your home. Basement cracks, damaged shingles, even improperly sealed vents can provide an entry point for water, causing small spots, stains, or (at the very worst) rot, mold, and possible structural damage to your home.

There are other ways water can wreak havoc in the house, though, that have nothing to do with mother nature. Think about all of the appliances you have in your home that use water- the dishwasher, the refrigerator, the washing machine, the hot water heater- and all of the pipes and fixtures that control the flow of water in your home, like your sinks, showers/baths, exterior faucets, and more!

To make sure you’re protecting your biggest asset, we thought we would share some great tips from Ryan Waite of Neckerman Insurance, on checking your home for leaks and drips that happen without the help of mother nature.