The Holidays are here! Whether you like to put the tree up right after Halloween or wait until after Thanksgiving, having holiday decorations up is festive and fun. However, for the best experience, safety and fun should go hand in hand. What can you do to make sure that everyone stays safe as you use […]
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Winter is Here! Check out These Fast Fireplace Maintenance Tips!
Winter is just around the corner which means that there is a lot of preparation required to make your home ready for cold weather. After you’re done insulating your pipes and shutting down water valves to the outside of the house, servicing your HVAC, cleaning your gutters, and touching up your attic’s insulation, your fireplace […]
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Get Ready for Holiday Guests with Squeaky Clean Gutters!
It’s that time of year again! The weather becomes crisp and cool, putting you in the mood to decorate your home for the holidays. As you switch your light quilts and summer decorations for plush fleece and cold weather creature comforts, your curb appeal also comes to mind. Before any holiday guests enter your home, […]
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Lady Beetles: What to Know and How to Manage Them
It’s November in Virginia, which means that one of our common house pests returns in prolific numbers: Asian Lady Beetles! Not to be confused with native red Ladybugs, these orange beetles are invasive and can cause problems for your pets and home. Though not extremely harmful, these can be a nuisance when they swarm around […]
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It’s Deck Staining Season! How to Get the Job Done Right
While temperatures are still above freezing, you can get a lot of important home maintenance projects done. Fall is a great time to protect and seal your wooden decks so that they can continue to be water-resistant and protected against wood rot and pests. How do you stain your deck and what are the best […]
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