As we know in Texas, burst pipes can cause our carpeting to stand in water, potentially for a bit of time until we can get the water shut off and a plumber called for repairs. Smaller things can also cause carpet mold – like overwatering plants, a persistent leak, and even an untrained puppy. This […]
Given the recent winter storm that dramatically impacted the whole state of Texas, we are doing a roundup post of our best post-storm tips, as well as some preventive maintenance that you can undertake. This list is one that you will want to bookmark so that you have it handy for the future! Safe Cleanup […]
The start of Fall in DFW is also the start of many home maintenance chores to get ready for Winter and the holidays. Many of these chores – such as cleaning the gutters or installing Christmas lights – include the use of ladders. We want you to do these things safely! Ladder Safety Tips Use […]
Whether from a torrential rainstorm, heaps of melting snow, or a leaky dishwasher, flooding can cause massive damage in your home. What’s more, clean-up can be extremely time-consuming and expensive, especially without expert advice. That’s why we rounded up flooding prevention and restoration experts from Bend to Atlanta. Read on to see their best tips […]
This Spring, and even start of Summer, in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has been very wet – which is very good for lawns and outdoor plants that are very green right now. That moisture in all the plants, soil and other areas also means increased humidity – and it’s not just outdoors where you […]
Usually in June at the start of summer, we are highly focused on ways to protect our yards against drought. This year we are seeing a more consistent amount of rain and storms, which can bring its own issues to our yards. A very common problem during storms is tree limbs falling. High winds can […]
Spring storms often bring the problem of electricity going out – either for a few minutes or for a few hours. The best thing you can do is be prepared. Invest in emergency lighting. Most likely you are going to need to move from one place to another in your house, and sometimes this will […]
It never fails to happen: Mother Nature lulls us into a false sense of security with warmer weather, and then another hard freeze (32F or below) sneaks in. And it’s times like these that we forget to take those last protective measures to keep our pipes from freezing, such as leaving faucets dripping. The biggest […]