The summer heat has broken, the leaves are turning, and the wind is blowing.  As the temperatures begin their downhill slide toward winter it is time to take action on some winterization tasks.  Over the last couple winters we have seen mass amounts of pipe freezing and breakages, sold out heat-tape at the home stores, [...]

I read two separate articles today about home remodeling spending in today’s economic climate. They both speak of people choosing to spend some of their construction dollars on curb appeal (exterior improvements), maintenance, and energy efficiency improvements. Common sense says that keeping your home well maintained will help it to hold its value until the [...]