Are your cars parked in your driveway even though you have a two-car garage? Well, you arenât the only one. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies typically reside in a garage. But, garages often become the default location for all âthe stuffâ with no other place to go. At a certain point, there is no
So, you didnât get around to using those mosquito prevention tips and now the mosquitoes are stalking your every move outdoors. Besides the mosquito bite sting and the itching that can last for days, mosquitoes can carry deadly diseases including West Nile virus and other forms of encephalitis. So, what can you do now that
Now that warm weather has arrived, so have the mosquitoes. There are over 200 species of mosquitoes in the United States of which 60+ species are native to North Carolina. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also are also responsible for the transmission of serious diseases such as malaria and encephalitis including the West
Washing the exterior of your windows may not be your favorite chore, but there are reasons why it should be done twice a year, once in the late spring and once in the fall. Besides giving your home a neat and attractive appearance, cleaning your window glass helps to protect one of the biggest assets
If you like to open your windows to enjoy the spring weather, itâs time to check your window screens for holes. Even small holes can provide an opening for mosquitoes, flies or yellow jackets to enter your home. Getting bitten by a mosquito while you sleep is not fun! Holes that donât exceed 3â in
Besides keeping your front yard manicured, cleaning your concrete driveway can improve your home’s curb appeal. Concrete is porous and will collect dirt over time. To clean your driveway, first sweep or blow loose dirt and debris off of your driveway. Next, remove any oil stains with kitty litter or saw dust by covering
Decks add to the value of your home. To maintain that value, wood decks need maintenance. Now that spring has arrived, itâs time to get your deck ready for those summer cookouts. First, sweep or blow off any leaves or debris on your deck. Then apply a wood deck cleaner following the directions for
Winter has slowly turned into spring and summer will be here soon. Itâs time to service your air conditioner check-up before summer rolls in with those hot, humid days. You may wonder what a typical pre-season air conditioner check-up involves. A service technician will likely perform the following activities: Check for proper refrigerant levels. Clean
Landscaping that includes trees and shrubs can certainly add to the beauty of a home. But, builders donât usually put much thought into the type or the location of trees or shrubs they plant around a house. Typically, trees and shrubs are planted too close to the house. When the house is new, the plants
Changing the HVAC filter for your heating and air conditioning system is a chore that is easy to forget. Yet, it is one of the most important ways to maintain the health of your family and the health of your expensive equipment. Clogged filters donât allow adequate air to circulate through your heating and air conditioning