Warmer months are on their way, bringing fresh air with them. We look forward to hanging our clothes and bedding outside to air them out, and keeping bedroom windows open all night is as hopeful a sign of spring as the first robin. Now is also the time…
If you are a new parent, you might think of a “crawl space” as a place where you can let Baby run wild. However, a crawl space in the building trade is a place where you would not want your child unless he or she were a plumber…
Autumn is a time when trees become a focus of many lives. For people with trees in their yard, they focus on the leaves as they travel from the branches to the ground, sometimes taking large branches with them. Winter weather often puts pressure on weaker trees, breaking…
It may be unfair to compare winter to an old man, although both may have a little snow on the roof. Truth is, winter is on its way, and although you can probably spend more time indoors, your house has to stay out all winter. However, winter cold…
Having a Backup Plan for Unplanned Backups Dateline 2019 — The Lehigh Valley has experienced the wettest spring on record — the clouds have delivered several record-breaking daily rainfalls this year, and the season isn’t over yet! April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring mold,…
From time to time we may feel a tinge in our back, or hear a rattle in our car, or experience a similar potential warning signal. The first thought is to be optimistic and hope that it goes away. Sometimes it does. Other times it does not, and…
Recently, you may have been considering a list of home renovation projects to do. Maybe the kitchen feels dated, the curb appeal fizzled out, or you have finally concluded that the matching pink vanity, toilet and tub will never come back in style. It is time to renovate,…
Home Disaster Response: Call Your Homeowner Insurance then Us When a disaster occurs and your property is damaged, whether it’s a fire, flood, or storm, you will be filing an insurance claim. When you do, it’s important to be thorough and organized. The following steps from the Insurance…
Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem When water freezes it actually expands. Because of this frozen water exerts significant pressures on whatever is containing it - in our case that would be pipes. What pipes are most susceptible to freezing? Pipes that are exposed to severe cold, like…
When it comes to remodeling your kitchen you must consider many aspects - cabinets, counters, floors and appliances - but you may not have thought about windows. According to Remodeling.com's Cost Vs. Value Report, window replacement - whether wood, vinyl or fiberglass - provides a good return on…