Do you have a mystery switch in your house? A dead outlet or flickering lights? Don’t overlook symptoms of an ailing electrical system. Like all systems in the home, electrical devices and wiring can get old and cause problems or even become dangerous. Many homes have been remodeled by amateurs, handymen or the homeowner and […]
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If you own a garage door you are probably fully aware they aren’t maintenance free. From squeaks and rattles to jamming and outright failure the garage door system contains many moving parts that need regular attention. They can even become dangerous. We recently found ourselves in “failure mode” … car almost stuck inside the garage! […]
This Sucks! Imagine trying to maintain your home without the benefit of power tools. Power tools like the cordless drill have revolutionized home maintenance. For its versatility and usefulness, I suggest every homeowner have one (or two). That said, I think there’s one very versatile tool that gets overlooked and underutilized, the lowly Wet/Dry Vacuum. […]
FunGUS is no FunGI One day a dark spot appears on the ceiling, and as things go, you ignore it until it grows ugly enough to catch your full attention. You finally call your contractor friend who delivers the news, you have black mold! You feel a sense of panic until your friend calms you […]
