You probably don’t spend much time in the crawl space of your home because it is about as uninviting a place as there ever was. It’s dark, it’s probably damp, and you envision all sorts of creepy things moving around under there. The problem is that if it really is those things, it isn’t good for your home, especially the damp part. You can resolve that situation with crawl space encapsulation. Here are the main benefits of this innovative home improvement you should consider: Protect the foundation. You probably have a gutter system in place to keep water from...

  If you’re like a lot of people, you hate to clean. Have you thought about hiring a house cleaning service? Below are five reasons to consider hiring one for your home. They are thorough. A cleaning company is going to be very thorough when they do the work for you. They are going to do much more than you do, and they think of things that you may not consider, like your baseboards. They have the right tools. Since they are professionals, they will have access to the tools and equipment that you may not know about. This...

Auto repair shops can be a terrifying proposition for some people. Not because they are scared of the cost of getting their car repaired, but of having to deal with the repair people being overly aggressive or cheating them out of their money. Many of these shifty auto repair shops employ similar tactics, so here is a list of 4 commonly used ways an auto repair shop dupes you out of your money. Oil Changes: Many auto repair shops will tell you that you need to get an oil change more often than necessary. Not all cars use the...

There are few things that are as enjoyable as taking a break under a nice shade tree in order to escape the heat of the summer. A good shade tree can be a valuable asset to any home, especially the more mature trees. Trees are a must-have item for many homeowners and prospective buyers. If you have trees in your yard, the best way to ensure that they are able to stand the test of time is to make sure they are well taken care of by an arborist. Before the days start to shorten, here are three reasons...