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8 Home Maintenance Costs That Can Surprise First-Time Homebuyers

by homegauge | Mar 16, 2020 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners

If you just bought your first home, you’ll have to budget for more than just your mortgage. Let’s take a look at a few home maintenance costs that can blindside first-time homeowners. Tree Trimming Trees on your property can threaten your home. They may be dead and...

How to Make Your Deck Safe for Children and Pets

by homegauge | Feb 14, 2020 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal

Your deck is an extension of your living spaces that lets your family and friends enjoy the outdoors. In preparation for springtime, let’s look at what you can do to make your deck safe for pets and children. Make Your Deck Safe by Keeping the Door Locked One of the...

Dealing with Residential Water Damage

by homegauge | Jan 14, 2020 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home

Residential water damage can lead to stress and expensive repairs for a homeowner. Once the damage has been done, you’re looking at the mess and probably feeling overwhelmed. Let’s discuss some steps to take to get everything cleaned up and back to normal. What Type...

Types of Flooring Materials for Your Home

by homegauge | Dec 13, 2019 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners

If your next home improvement project is to upgrade your floors, be sure to shop around first to find the best fit for your home. There are several types of flooring materials, so let’s look at a few of the most common. Vinyl is a Popular Flooring Material...

Prevent Chimney Fires at Home

by homegauge | Nov 14, 2019 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal

As winter approaches, you may be gearing up to use the fireplace if you live in a colder climate. To prevent chimney fires, make sure your fireplace is in great working condition before building a fire for the first time. Otherwise, fire-related incidents are a real...

3 Mistakes That Cause Mold in the Home

by homegauge | Oct 14, 2019 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home

Mold is one of the most problematic issues in a house. Mold growth is a serious concern, causing health-related symptoms and damage to property. Here are a few things you may be doing that are contributing to mold in the home. Excess Moisture May Cause Mold in the...