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3 Tips for Spring Maintenance on your house

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Inspect and Clean Your Gutters: During winter, your gutters can get clogged with leaves, debris, and snow. It’s important to clean them out in the spring to prevent water damage to your home. You can use a ladder to reach your gutters, but if you’re not comfortable with heights, it’s best to hire a professional.
Service Your HVAC System: Before the warm weather arrives, it’s important to have your HVAC system serviced. This includes cleaning or replacing the air filters, checking the refrigerant levels, and inspecting the coils and condensate drain. This will ensure that your system is running efficiently and effectively to keep you cool during the hot months ahead.
Power Wash: Use a pressure washer to clean your outdoor surfaces such as your deck, patio, driveway, and siding. This will remove any dirt, grime, or mildew that may have accumulated during the winter months

Gutter Guard Mesh

Getter Gutter Scoop

Gutter Cleaner

Furnace Air Filter

Greenworks Pressure Washer

High Pressure Soap Applicator

Garage Organization: a Bike Wall

An organized garage can make your life easier and more enjoyable by providing you with more space, easier access to your belongings, and a safer and more attractive environment:

More space: An organized garage allows you to make better use of the available space. By having a system in place for storing items, you can maximize the amount of usable space in your garage.
Easy access: With an organized garage, you can easily find the items you need without having to search through a cluttered mess. This can save you time and reduce frustration.
Improved aesthetics: An organized garage can be more visually appealing than a cluttered one. By using storage solutions such as shelves, cabinets, and hooks, you can create a more streamlined and tidy look.

We used the Rubbermaid FastTrack Garage Organization System:

Vertical Bike Hook

Organization System Rail

Utility Hooks

All in One Rail Hook Kit and Tool Organizer

Wire Mesh Basket

Vertical Ball Rack

Rubbermaid Garage Organization Store

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4 reasons you might want to add ceiling fans to your home

Ceiling fans can provide several benefits to a home, both in terms of comfort and energy efficiency:

Improved air circulation: Ceiling fans can help circulate air in a room, providing a cooling effect in the summer and distributing warm air during winter months. This can help make your home more comfortable and reduce the strain on your HVAC system.
Energy savings: By using a ceiling fan, you can raise your thermostat setting by a few degrees without sacrificing comfort. This can help reduce your energy bills and save you money in the long run.
Style and design: Ceiling fans come in a variety of styles and designs, which can add an aesthetic appeal to your home. They can complement your existing décor and be a focal point in the room.
Increased home value: Installing a ceiling fan can be seen as an added feature in your home, which can increase its overall value. It may also make your home more appealing to potential buyers if you plan to sell in the future.

In general, ceiling fans are a great investment for any home. They provide a range of benefits, from improved comfort to energy savings, and can be a stylish addition to any room.

These are the two we have in the kid’s rooms:

Hunter Dempsey Indoor Ceiling Fan

Dempsey Noble Bronze Low Profile Ceiling Fan

Hunter Fan Company

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Outdoor Light Fixtures

Updating your outdoor light fixtures is an excellent investment for any homeowner. It can improve your home’s curb appeal, enhance safety and security, increase functionality, and improve energy efficiency. These updates are relatively easy and inexpensive, making them a great way to add value to your home.