Category Archives: Home Care

How to Maintain Your Stone Countertop

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Tom Robinson

  Natural stone countertops are a beautiful addition to your home. With proper maintenance they will last a lifetime. Next to diamonds granite is the hardest material in nature. Marble, limestone and other stones offer the same beauty but can … Continue reading →

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Radon Gas in Granite

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Tom Robinson

There has been an ongoing discussion for some time about whether granite counter tops contain Radon an invisible radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. The discussion got started when reporters on news show began showing Geiger counters going off … Continue reading →

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5 Most Common Roofing Problems

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Winter, whether it be snow or rain, can wreak havoc on your roof. Moisture (and ice) do all kinds of damage. Here’s a helpful graphic that shows you the most common problems with roofs and how you can spot them … Continue reading →

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Prepping Your Home For Winter

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tom Robinson

We officially welcomed Fall just last week, but Winter is peeking in right around the corner. If you live in colder climates, that means prepping your home for snow and cold temperatures. There are lots of different things to keep … Continue reading →

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Painting Tips the Pros Won’t Tell You

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Painting. Kids love it. Adults hate it. If you’re doing a single room, a DIY paint job is not terribly difficult. Multiple rooms, or an entire house, is a totally different story. If you’re really ambitious, here are some tips … Continue reading →

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Don’t Ignore Small Plumbing Issues

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tom Robinson

There are few things that can harm your home more than a plumbing or water issue. Water damage is just about the most expensive and extensive kind of damage your home can incur. How does one prevent this from happening? … Continue reading →

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Increase Your Home Efficiency

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Increasing the energy efficiency is really a win-win situation. You help out the environment, and usually save a bit of money at the same time. Here are some tips to help improve the efficiency of different areas of your life … Continue reading →

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Lawn Care Watering Tips

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Our last post talked about some tips to keep your foundation strong during this heat wave (which seems to be slightly waning!). A big part of that was keeping your lawn watered and healthy. Keeping soil packed is crucial to … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Home From Extreme Heat

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Tom Robinson

We posted last week about protecting your home from this unprecedented heat wave. Today we bring you another round of short tips for protecting a specific and important part of your home – your foundation. Without care, this can lead … Continue reading →

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9 Tips to Keep Your House Cool

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tom Robinson

We are in the midst of a cruel heat wave – one of the longest and nastiest we can remember! It means that going outside for even just a few minutes is painful and leaves sweat dripping down your forehead. … Continue reading →

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