One of the joys of being a homeowner (and also one of the frustrations, according to many people) is having to learn about various aspects of home maintenance. In some cases, these are things you never thought you’d learn about Read More …
The arrival of spring has made it much easier to be in a good mood. During the late winter in a cold-winter state, it often seems as if the end of winter will solve all of our problems. Then springtime Read More …
“Dusting off the cobwebs” is a common expression, and it’s even more relevant when spring rolls around. The snow and cold temperatures may have kept you inside these past several months, but it’s a different story now. The birds are Read More …
Have you thought about having your chimney repaired lately? A lot of homeowners tend to overlook this area of the home, either because they think it was recently serviced or because they don’t realize what the maintenance requirements are. Some Read More …
Unless you’ve lived in a house with a chimney and made an effort to understand how all the parts of the structure fit together, you probably haven’t given it much thought. Chimneys are one of those things that people tend Read More …
In today’s world of DIY instructional videos, people are trying to complete more and more projects around the house without professional help. This goes for everything from bathroom renovations to siding installations to advanced lawn care. It’s not just that Read More …
With winter comes a whole list of things to do. You’ve got make sure your furnace is operating at peak performance, first of all. Heating is a major expense in the winter, especially in states like New Jersey. You might Read More …
Fireplaces provide millions of American homes with a source of coziness and warmth each year. Even though many homeowners with chimneys don’t give much thought to the chimney, it’s a vital feature that require maintenance and annual checks in order Read More …
If you’re the owner of a home that has one or more chimneys, you’ve probably already figure out that regular maintenance is necessary. Routine chimney sweeps make sure the smoke and soot don’t get trapped and sent back into the Read More …
Have you taken a good look at your chimney lately? If you’re like most homeowners with a chimney on the property, your answer could very well be no. There are a million other things to think about, and every one Read More …