Archive for March, 2010
Spring Maintenance Checklist
March 30th, 2010Certain home maintenance tasks should be completed each season to prevent structural damage, save energy, and keep all your home’s systems running properly. What maintenance tasks are most important for the Midwest in spring? Here are...View Property
7 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
March 23rd, 2010Gardening is just about the simplest do-it-yourself home improvement work there is. If you can dig a hole, turn on a spigot, and snip a dead flower off a vine, you’ve got the basic skills down....View Property
Perfect Exterior Paint Job
March 4th, 2010A good exterior paint job isn’t cheap, but done right, it can easily last 10 or more years. To get the most for your money, follow these steps. At first glance, the days of wood home...View Property
8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems
March 1st, 2010Nothing poses a greater long-term risk to your home’s value than a wet basement. If left unchecked, basement moisture can ruin floors and walls, encourage mold, even damage roofing. Some wet basements are easy to cure,...View Property
