How often do you stop and think about your furnace? On these cold winter days, we rely on our furnace to keep us warm and comfortable. Yet while it is working we rarely give it a second thought. Regular furnace maintenance is an important part of responsible home ownership, and neglect of it can cause
Read MoreWinters can be hard on the homeowner. The cold, the wind, the ice, and the snow do their best to break down the exterior of a home and cause damage of one kind or another. Ice dams are an example of seemingly insignificant circumstances that can cause a disproportionate amount of damage to your home.
Read MoreThe holiday season will soon be upon us, and for many of us that means having a house full of people. Some will host friends and family for brunch or dinner. Others will invite co-workers or neighbors to share an evening of fun. Others may welcome family members to spend an extended time over the
Read MoreHave you noticed the cooler mornings and shorter days? These are a sure reminder that in mere weeks winter will be arriving in Central Indiana, bringing with it the possibility of icy cold temperatures and unpredictable winter storms. Wise homeowners know that this is the time when it is important to make sure your home
Read MoreSometimes prevention can be difficult or require a great deal of time or effort. Other times, there are preventative solutions available that are so simple that you’d be a fool not to take advantage of them. Caulking around your sink is one such simple solution to prevent water damage. As this article explains, not only is
Read MoreSummer would seem incomplete without a vacation, and we hope that everyone will get to take one this year. While the vacation itself is filled with fun and relaxation, getting ready to go is another story. As you’re busy making reservations and packing the essentials, don’t forget about the importance of protecting your house from disaster
Read MorePurchasing an older home presents its own unique set of challenges. A home inspection is very important because older homes are prone to problems with the electrical system, the plumbing, the foundation – in other words, pretty much everything! But some prospective homeowners forget about an inspection that is equally important – inspection of the
Read MoreThere’s not much that can make a bigger mess in such a short amount of time as flood water in your basement. Whether from a nearby creek that has overrun its banks, a backed-up sewer line, or leaky water heater, water is your basement can do significant damage in a matter of minutes. That’s why
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