Category: Home reno

Just Built a House? How Often Should Pest Control Be Done?

Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

Find out how often you should be checking your house for pests! Photo: Milieu Landscaping It is a fantastic feeling when you finally finish building your home. You’ve complied with all the regulations, dotted all the ‘I’s’ and passed the final inspection. You’re ready to live in your house and make it a home! But, your work is not completely done! There are pieces of maintenance that need to be completed on a regular basis if you want your house to stay looking and feeling good. Having just built your…

What Are the Most Common Water Damage Risks in My Home?

Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

Being a homeowner is pretty self-explanatory, but in reality, there’s much more you need to take into consideration and things you need to do inside and outside the home to make sure everything is working and in good shape. Photo: Via Pinterest The first thing you need to think about is a basic protection and safety. Natural disasters like earthquakes, storms or floods are something you think would never happen to you. Being on alert and preparing your home for such a misfortunate event may sound like paranoia, but on…

How to Insulate Your Windows on a Budget

Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

Insulate your windows this winter with some of our easy tricks that can make you save cash and stay cozy! Photo: Via Pinterest Winter is already in full swing and many homeowners have already powered up their furnaces. If that’s the case in your home as well, did you notice an increase in your heating bill? There are many reasons for that and it usually amounts to a furnace in dire need of a repair. However, there’s one more common reason people tend to forget about or not know about at all.…

Protect Your Home from Water Damage This Winter

Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

Water damage is a terrible and expensive accident to happen in your home. However, it can be even trickier and more annoying when it happens in winter. Not only is it more difficult to dig around for a burst pipe in the cold ground, but it is also more difficult to detect the problem in the first place. Photo: Barbara Davis However, you can do a few things to ensure that your home is safe from water damage this winter. If you need more information about water damage, consult this…

Tips When Filing an Insurance Claim for Your Home

Michelle from Modern Architecture Concept

Keep your home and belongings safe by filing an insurance claim on your home. Here’s exactly how to do it the right way! Photo: Pinterest One of the last thoughts on your mind should be your homeowner’s insurance company giving you a rough time regarding your insurance claim. Here are some simple tips when dealing with your homeowner’s insurance claim regarding damage sustained to your home. Get Covered with an Insurance Company If you had to evacuate due to substantial damage to your home and or dangerous living conditions, you probably did…