Taking Care of Your Home

Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled Holidays, and with it being just around the corner, we felt it was important to go over some home security tips.  You not only want to make sure your home is secure from burglars, but you also want to make sure there is nothing left on in your…

With all of the advertising out there on the fighting power of chemical cleaners, it is easy to see why the majority of us would find it hard to believe that non chemical cleaners work just as well.  There are more and more non-toxic chemicals becoming available, however, those can be expensive.  Lucky for you, we…

Even though freezing food is an easy kitchen function, it is still not quite fool proof.  Here are a few things to keep in mind when freezing meals. Setting the temperature in your freezer too high.  Zero degrees or even lower is the best temperature for long term frozen food storage.  So make sure you set…

Between taking care of your family, work, and having a social life, who really has hours to spend cleaning their kitchen?  Here are a few cleaning tips that are both quick and easy. 1.  Microwave cleaning shortcuts:  The easiest way to clean a microwave is to place a handful of wet paper towels inside and run the…

The first thing that majority of people must do before building their new Niblock home, is sell their current home.  Here are  few tips that will help you make sure your home is ready for the market. 1.  Half empty closets:  Storage is something every buyer is looking for and the one thing that you…

Water damage is the second most frequently filed insurance claim in the US, and accounts for around $11 billion dollars in damages annually.  Water damage from rain can have devastating effects on homes,  and can quickly cause damage after even minimal rain. Water damage can ruin a homes contents, and cause costly closures for repairs.…

Why wait till spring to get those deep cleaning chores done? Fall, when we spend more time indoors is perfect too! Here are some cleaning projects that you may have never even thought to do: 1. Detox your oven: All you need is a little baking soda and water. Scrap off as much grime as…

Since we are only a few days away from the first day of autumn, here is a helpful list of reminders to get your yard ready for fall! 1.  Aerating:  Aeration involves removal of soil cores to improve water and air movement in compacted soils.  Long term, your lawn will respond quicker to fertilizer and…

Allergies are very common, especially around certain times of the year.  Here are a few tips to try and banish the microscopic, mayhem-causing critters in your home. Carpet: Dust mites love to make a home in your carpet.  To get rid of these sneeze-inducing annoyances, make sure to vacuum at least once a week in…