5 Techniques to Safeguard Your Window Well

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Window well drainage can quickly become a nightmare for any homeowner. It is one of the most common waterproofing problems that contribute to basement flooding. Your window well protects your home by providing adequate drainage of rainwater and/or snow melt.

5 Reasons You May Have Low Water Pressure

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Having low water pressure can stem from a range of things within your house and it should not be taken lightly. Some of the issues that result from low water pressure could mean a more serious underlying problem:

3 Ways to Repair Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

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Cracks in a concrete driveway are relatively common. There are many reasons cracks might occur, including: repeated freezing and thawing, tree roots, sink holes, heavy loads, etc. Large cracks are more than an eye sore; they are a serious hazard that could lead to bigger more costly problems.

5 Ways to Protect Your Home from Heavy Rain

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A rainy day can bring more than a gloomy mood – it can bring unwanted water damage into your home. While you may not be able to stop every water issue, there are a few things you can do to safeguard your home from being exposed to excessive water:

Testing Your Sump Pump in 3 Easy Steps

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Your sump pump is responsible for moving excess ground water away from your home. If your pump stops working, water could get into your basement and foundation walls, causing mold and mildew. If enough water gets in, the basement could flood.

5 Checkpoints for a functioning Furnace

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It’s that time of year again – the leaves are falling and the temperature is dropping! If you haven’t already fired up your furnace, chances are you’ll be forced to very soon.

Cheat Sheet: 5 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Home for Fall

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Leaves, football, and more leaves! Fall is creeping up on us and our homes. Fall only leads into winter, and many home maintenance tasks can be daunting when the temperature starts to fall. You’re better off getting some things out of the way now to save yourself the trouble later:

10 Summer Home Maintenance Musts

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The last thing we want to do in the summer is maintenance – UGH! Well, a little maintenance here and there is better than a huge project sprouting up at the worst times (like in the middle of winter!).

Add these 10 items to your summer checklist to keep your home safe and sound:

Summer Friendly Curb Appeal: 7 Keys to Reducing Cooling Costs

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It’s only a matter of time before these breezy and comfortable spring afternoons turn into hot and humid summer days. Before you know it, our electricity usage will spike trying to keep the hot summer heat out of our homes!

Recovering from Winter: 10 Crucial Exterior Spring Home Maintenance Tasks

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Finally, spring has sprung! Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have subsided – but, the damage these elements might have done to your home has not. Before you chuck away at your spring cleaning list inside, make sure you perform a thorough check-up on the exterior of your home: