How To Clean Your AC Filter
It seemed like the heat wave would never come, but here it is! When running your air conditioning unit this summer, it’s easy to be distracted by the cool air and forget to question how clean and healthy that air actually is. Almost all AC units have a filter and that filter needs to be […]
Inspecting Your Home’s Attic and Basement
Inspecting your attic and basement is more than just walking through and looking for trouble spots. It requires looking at very specific areas and aspects of your home’s structure and being able to immediately identify red flags that an issue is occurring. Often times, the attic and basement are areas of the home that are […]
What Are Those Dark Spots Around My Chimney?
Tom, Chimney stains are a common problem for homeowners. Stains can form both on the interior and exterior of the chimney. While you are seeing dark brown or black stains around your chimney, other homeowners may also notice white or light colored stains as well. These stains can be the sign of normal wear and […]
Adjusting your home’s storm door closers
Your storm door is a great asset to your house. It protects your main door, acts as a window, allows you to keep your door open without letting in the elements and even lets trick-or-treaters know you are ready to hand out candy. They can be tricky to use, however. Most storm doors come with […]
Cleaning Your Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is amazing. It has truly lead to a revolution in how today’s homes look and are maintained. The U.S. Census Bureau says that vinyl siding has been the most popular exterior cladding since 1995 and that shows no signs of changing in 2018. It lasts much longer than wood or metal and requires […]
What are there signs that my hot water heater is about to die?
Hey Sue, Hot showers are a luxury we tend to take for granted until they are not available, due to a broken water heater. Nobody wants to wake up to a shower that will not heat up, it’s pure agony. This is a reality for many people as they take their water heater for granted […]
Checking Your Sprinkler System
It seems like spring may never arrive here in Michigan, with the late snow and ice we’ve seen recently. But if we’re allowed to be optimistic for a minute, we need to remember the upcoming spring weather and maintenance that we need to do to prepare. One of the most common issues with spring weather […]
What is the best way for locating a roof leak?
Hey Sarah, Spring in Michigan means rain which means if you have any leaks in your roof, they will begin to make themselves known. The watermarks you notice appearing somewhere on your ceiling are a clear sign of a leak. However, because of insulation or other diversions, the source of the leak may be far away […]
Replacing Exterior Caulking on Windows
Your windows let in beautiful views and sunlight, but they can also lead to leaking and draftiness if they aren’t caulked in properly. Caulk is used around the exterior joint between your windows and the exterior siding or brick to fill in the gap. If a gap were to remain, bugs, water, and wind could […]
Make-A-Wish 2018: Malachi’s Wish
Malachi had a unique wish. He didn’t want to travel to a far off destination or build a tree house in the yard. He was more interested in finding peace and comfort at home. Together with student’s from Bishop Foley High School, Pro Home Improvement was able to provide Malachi with a bedroom mural that […]