Category: Homeowner Tips

Humidify!

  When we install trim in customer’s homes in the fall and winter, we measure how dry the air is inside(you can pick up a digital gauge at the box stores for under $20). Most folks don’t know what their humidity level is or realize how damaging it can be to the ENTIRE CONTENTS of […]

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DIY Painters

  While we recommend having a professional paint your house at some point in your life…here’s a little trick for painting baseboards in the meantime. For hardwood/tile floors, use green painter’s tape and wrap it up onto the face of the baseboard approx. 1/8 of an inch(up from the floor). Press against the tape to make […]

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Bye bye little critters

Whether you’re an avid gardener, professional putter-er, or simply prefer to be outdoors around the house, you’ll appreciate this little tip. If you’re anything like us, you probably have your garage door open a fair bit. This is where many critters make their way into your home and the first line of defense to keeping […]

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Sweat the small stuff

I know this sounds contrary to living a less-stressful life, however, we know that it’s the small stuff around the home that really does matter. Whether it’s a squeaky door, dripping faucet, banged-up baseboards, or just something that doesn’t work the way it should(or did), it’s time to fix it! Make a list of and […]

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