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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 […]

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Replacing The Screen in Your Door

Springtime is coming! We are less than a month away from the first day of spring, and with it come all of the amazing smells of budding trees and flowers. Your sliding screen door or screen patio door is a great way to be able to enjoy the upcoming weather, but not if it has […]

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Do it Yourself

5 Home Projects Where DIY Does Not Make Sense

Do-it-yourself projects get a lot of attention because homeowners can potentially save themselves a lot of money. But, it’s always a good idea to leave the big stuff to the professionals otherwise you risk major damage, injury or even death by taking on certain projects yourself. Which projects should I leave to the Pros? Roof […]

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10 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget

Keeping your home running efficiently should be a priority, especially during the extreme cold weather in the winter, but nobody wants another big expense. For this reason, we have put together this list of ten fantastic, high impact, low-cost or no-cost ways to improve your home efficiency in preparation for the winter. 1. Flush hot […]

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Do it Yourself Fall/Winter Pro Advice

7 Home Maintenance Tips to Prepare for Fall

The fall season has begun and of course you’re not ready. Nobody is. That’s why I’m here to remind you of a few things you should do before the cold weather and holiday season strikes. If you skip these things, ‘future you’ will be upset, so take heed. 1. Blow out your sprinklers If you […]

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5 Tips to add curb appeal to sell your home

Many people, as they break out of their winter, cabin-fever funk, decide that a new home is in order for their family. Many homes begin the process of being bought and sold in the spring, even though the actual buying of homes peaks in most markets around June. If you are in the market for […]

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Spring cleaning your home for the outdoors

Some warm(ish) weather has returned to Michigan and we can all rejoice! Well, not so fast. I’ve found that once you think winter is gone, that’s when the snowstorm hits. But I digress. March 20 marked the official beginning of spring and it’s time to get ready for the outdoor season, the time of year […]

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