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With winter now officially behind us, it's time to welcome in the Spring season. What's on your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist?

On the top of my list is bugs. With all the new spring flowers, come new visitors. Where they were all winter long, only they would know and the variety and numbers are staggering. There must be a hive under the deck or maybe on the roof, but these last few warm days have been spent racing across the lawn or deck to get inside whilst scary bird sized insects battle it out. Ducking your head so as not to disturb or distract for fear they'll turn their attention and their stingers to you. We've armed ourselves with wasp and hornet spray and this weekend we will head...

Now that Spring is here, it's time to go over our Spring Home Maintenance Checklist.

Inspect for Winter Damage

While we’ve all been hibernating, our homes may have taken a few lickings this winter. Now that the warmer weather is here, inspect your home and take measure. Some things you should look out for include: loose or missing shingles, damaged siding, gutter or downspout damage, cracks in the sidewalks or driveway and check all outside plumbing.\

Time to start your working on that yard again.

Pick up all those fallen limbs and any leaves that are still hanging around. Trim those trees and shrubs. Get your lawn mower ready or call your landscaper. It’s that time of year again. I...

Congratulations you've made it to day 79!

Today is Monday, March 20th, the first day of the twelfth week and the 79th day of 2023.

You've survived more than a quarter of the way through the 23rd year of the 21st Century.

Give yourself a pat on the back, take a deep breath and celebrate the first day of Spring 2023.

If you were born today, you are a Pisces and if you're in Michigan, you'll be celebrating Snowman Burning day to usher in the Spring season.

Today is also National Proposal Day, National Ravioli Day, Alien Abduction Day and the International Day of Happiness to name a few.

So take your pick and celebrate Monday, March 20th, 2023.

Stay posted for spring home maintenance tips coming to t...

Not every home repair project should be DIY'ed. There are lots of things you should probably leave to the professionals. However, there are some things that every homeowner should know how to do on their own. Here's a list of home repair and maintenance projects that every homeowner should learn to tackle on their own.

Unclog a sink, drain or toilet. Did you know that there were different plungers for your sink and toilet? The standard domed plunger with the wide mouth is meant for flat surfaces and works best for clearing clogs in sinks and tubs. Then there is the toilet plunger which has an added flange and a narrower opening. This plunger can just as effectively be used on a sink or tub....

Wednesday. Somehow both the valley and the peak of your week.

Happy Hump day everybody.

It's only Tuesday. Enough said.

Good luck this week!

Before you start that bathroom remodel...