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Roof

Why Did My Shingles Fail? 4 Preventable Roof Risks

As the outermost layer of your roof, shingles are your home’s first defense against the elements—when they fail, your roof is left vulnerable to damage like leaks and structural issues. If you’re wondering what's caused…

Tom PelletierDecember 26, 2024

Roof

Should a Roof Vent Pipe Be Covered?

Have you ever found yourself staring up at your roof, puzzled by the various components, lost in a sea of shingles? You're not alone. Specifically, many homeowners wonder about the purpose of the roof vent…

Steve MangekianMarch 20, 2024

Home Maintenance

Easy Steps to Fix Chipped Paint on Your Wall

Is your home's interior looking a bit worse for wear due to chips in the paint? Peeling or chipped wall paint is a common inconvenience that many homeowners face – but it doesn't have to…

Steve MangekianMarch 13, 2024

What size nails are best for a baseboard?

Home Maintenance

What Size Nails Are the Best For a Baseboard?

If you've ever tried hammering flimsy little nails into a baseboard only to have it slowly wiggle loose over time, you know the frustration of using the wrong fastener. A loose baseboard not only looks…

Steve MangekianFebruary 23, 2024

Plumbing

Ultimate Guide on How to Remove Pex Clamps

PEX has become a popular piping option in modern plumbing systems. However, roadblocks like a stubborn PEX clamp during plumbing projects can quickly turn an ordinary day into a big headache. Don't panic yet! With the…

Steve MangekianFebruary 20, 2024

Windows

How To Measure Window Screens

Summertime calls for us to fling open our windows and bask in the delightful weather. However, uninvited insects can be a real buzzkill to this serene picture. Enter window screens—your first line of defense to…

Steve MangekianFebruary 7, 2024

Air conditioners can shut off for various reasons and some can be fixed independently

Air

Why Does My Air Conditioner Turn Off By Itself?

Nothing disrupts comfort faster than an air conditioner that randomly shuts off. This frustrating issue leaves you sweating it out, wondering what caused the shutdown. Fortunately, understanding the top reasons an AC might turn off…

Steve MangekianJanuary 31, 2024

Home Maintenance

How To Align Garage Door Sensors

For homeowners, a properly functioning garage is more than a convenience—it's a vital component of home safety and security. Regular maintenance, including aligning garage door sensors, is essential to ensure seamless operation. Picture arriving home…

Steve MangekianJanuary 25, 2024

Bathroom

How To Remove A Bathroom Vanity

Updating a home doesn't need to take a lot of work or expense. Many homeowners give their bathroom a new look by replacing the bathroom vanity. This can be done as a DIY or you…

Steve MangekianAugust 22, 2023

Home Maintenance

How To Remove A Ceiling Fan

Purchasing a home or living in one for a long time allows the homeowner to update and upgrade. One of the many exciting things about owning a home is making it your own. Additionally, there…

Steve MangekianJune 29, 2023

realtor

Why Did My Shingles Fail? 4 Preventable Roof Risks

Should a Roof Vent Pipe Be Covered?

Easy Steps to Fix Chipped Paint on Your Wall

What Size Nails Are the Best For a Baseboard?

Ultimate Guide on How to Remove Pex Clamps

How To Measure Window Screens

Why Does My Air Conditioner Turn Off By Itself?

How To Align Garage Door Sensors

How To Remove A Bathroom Vanity

How To Remove A Ceiling Fan

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