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Chimney Fires

Chimney Fires

As Winter is upon us here in Maryland and people are ‘firing’ up their wood stoves and fireplaces, it is extremely important to note that fireplaces and chimneys require regular maintenance. The ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality can lead to disastrous results....
Summer Home Maintenance Tips

Summer Home Maintenance Tips

Indoor Summer Home Maintenance Summer is here in Maryland. The temperatures are soaring, the humidity is rising, rain is pounding, and the sun is blazing. It’s important that you take the time to maintain your home this summer and to prepare it for the extreme...
May is Deck Safety Month

May is Deck Safety Month

With more than 50 million residential decks in the US, it is estimated that 30 million decks are past their useful life and need to be replaced or repaired, according to the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA). A significant percentage of decks are...
Winterize Your Pressure Washer

Winterize Your Pressure Washer

It’s January 2022 and Winter is here Did you winterize your pressure washer? Winter is in full swing here in Maryland bringing its typical ups and downs in temperature, precipitation, and overall unpredictability. Hopefully you completed all your Fall...
A storm is coming, now what???

A storm is coming, now what???

Depending on the intensity of the rainfall approximately every 1000 square feet of roof surface area,1 inch of rainfall can deposit an estimated 600 gallons of water directly next to your home and foundation. Let’s start with the basics. Chronic water infiltration is...
SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST – PART 2

SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST – PART 2

This is the second of a two-part series to help you plan your spring home maintenance checklist. You can read Part 1 here. Not only does a well-maintained home look great, the maintenance you do now and in the seasons ahead will very likely result in more successful...