Home Improvement: Bloopers

No, I’m not talking about the sitcom named Home Improvement, I’m talking about my very own bloopers. Of course, there are other priceless moments I’ve witnessed during other people’s home improvement projects, but I’ll share one of mine. I consider myself to be rather handy around the house. I mean, I’m definitely not afraid of power tools; in fact, I like them. My husband thinks I’m pretty cool because I like going to Home Depot as much as he does. So, I was trying to figure out a quick fix for one of our doors, which wasn’t closing properly. I … Continue reading

Your Home: Severe Weather Checkup

As we head into severe weather season, it is a good idea to give your home a quick checkup before dangerous weather strikes. House and Property Checkup How secure is your home against storms? Are your deck and porch anchored securely? What about flooding issues? Will your windows and doors withstand high winds or the impact of debris? Have trees and large bushes been trimmed to avoid contact with the house and garage? You also need to make sure any loose, dead, or overgrown branches have been removed so they don’t fall onto your house or car, break windows, or … Continue reading