Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “maintenance”
Your HVAC system is designed to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and if you’re lucky, it will never let you down! The system has other functions though, such as helping maintain your home’s air quality and the moisture balance of your home, and while you may not realize how it is helping these …
Now that you’ve had some time to catch up on your Netflix binging and you’ve walked every nature path and sidewalk route in your neighborhood, what’s next for passing the time while social distancing? If you are thinking of tackling some items on your spring home maintenance checklist, go for it! This is a great time to clean, organize, and …
When making the jump from renting to owning a home, many buyers find that one of the most intimidating aspects of home ownership is being able to handle all of the unexpected maintenance issues that can arise, and are now their responsibility to take care of. If you can’t call a landlord or condo maintenance team to fix your problems …
Problems with your home’s foundation can be caused by a number of things, including climate, plumbing leaks, poor soil compaction and inadequate drainage. Years of being exposed to these issues can cause basements, concrete slabs and pier and beam foundations to develop severe issues requiring house foundation repair. Your home is likely your largest investment, so it definitely pays to be on …
If you are currently or soon to be shopping for your first home, or your first home in a planned community, you may want to familiarize yourself with homeowners associations, or as they are more commonly referred to, HOAs. HOAs are the management organizations that create and enforce rules governing condominium and home communities. HOAs draw mixed feelings from homeowners. …
Nothing lasts forever, and unlike a fine wine or masterpiece of art, most things do not increase in value as they age. In a previous blog we talked about how long you can expect common household appliances to last, but what about the materials your home is made of? If you are contemplating an addition or remodel, or if you’re …
With the days getting shorter and temperatures dropping, chances are you will be spending more and more time inside your home. As you prepare for winter, one thing you might not have thought about is your home’s air quality. Over the last few decades, the number of synthetic chemicals used in products for the home has increased drastically, and the …
Your home’s roof is one of its most important and expensive assets, and the item the average homeowner dreads replacing more than anything else associated with their home. The nationwide average cost of a new roof is around $10,000, and while most roof replacements can be completed in 3-4 days, the expense, noise and mess associated with this project can …
It’s fall in Atlanta, with winter just around the corner. While we don’t expect subzero temperatures or months of snow shoveling in our neck of the woods, we can expect frosty mornings and a flurry or two as the year winds down. Before the warm and sunny afternoons fade away, now is a great time to tackle some of the …
