Total Home Protection

With winter closing in quickly, you need to be proactive about winterizing your home. You can’t afford to let the cold seep into your house. Frigid weather can cause illnesses or worse. This winter, protect yourself. Snow and cold are more tolerable when you’re bundled up tightly in a blanket, sitting near a working heater. Take our advice -- be proactive. Preparing for Blizzards According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), homeowners can p ..

The average homeowner has a to-do list a mile-long: renovations to the kitchen, changing outdated light fixtures, rewiring the entryway, updating the heating system. Whatever your list looks like, you probably end up tossing repairs to the monthly back burner more often than not. Your home is one of the most expensive things you’ll invest in; as such, it deserves proper care and attention. This fall, dust off the to-do list, roll up your sleeves, and take some time for home repairs.  ..

Once again, it’s about the time of year when old homes go on the market for sale. Unfortunately, too many homeowners simply list their home without doing any preparation beforehand. Instead, you need to examine your home objectively -- as if you were a prospective buyer looking at a new listing. If you can do this, you’ll sell fast and high. Clean Everything Most of us walk through the living room, dining room, and kitchen every single day. We don’t  ..

When it comes to protecting our families, especially children, it makes sense to know what household injuries are the most common. It all makes sense to take proactive steps to prevent such injuries. Often, however, a mere accident cannot be helped. The most we can do is reduce the chance of serious incidents occurring. Falling Objects When children first begin to walk, they tend to reach for the nearest object to stabilize themselves. This usually means a nearby coff ..

Your home is an investment, pure and simple. To ensure your investment remains stalwart and secure, you need to maintain the premises occasionally. A tool chest is another investment worth your time and money. A small box can easily be kept in the shed or garage without taking too much space. Inside, you should have a selection of tools to make life easier. These five tools are must-haves in any home. Screwdriver Set A simple screwdriver set is easily the best investm ..