Feb 8, 2019 | Home Maintenance
Cigarette smell can be a big turn-off for home buyers. The smell is strong and can linger for a long time. The problem with cigarette smoke is that it contains tar and other small particles that collect on the surfaces of your home. This means that simply... 
Jan 1, 2019 | Home Maintenance
According to FEMA, dryer fires account for 2,900 residential fires every year. These fires result in an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and over $30 million in property damage. The main reason why these fires occur is failure to clean the dryer. For this reason, it... 
Dec 10, 2018 | Home Maintenance
According to the NFPA, fire departments respond to over 3,000 Christmas related fires each year. The main cause of these fires is electrical failures and malfunctions. Christmas decorations can easily overload a circuit which can result in overheating electrical... 
Nov 30, 2018 | Home Maintenance
Anode rods, also known as sacrificial rods, are metal rods that help protect your water heater from corrosion. These rods work by attracting corrosive elements in the water which would otherwise corrode your water heater and cause it to fail. As a homeowner, replacing... 
Oct 28, 2018 | Home Maintenance
Draining your water heater at least once a year is an important part of your home’s maintenance. Overtime, settlement can accumulate inside of your unit and damage interior components such as the heating elements. Settlement can stick to the heating elements... 
Sep 11, 2018 | Home Inspections, Home Maintenance
5 Signs it’s time for a new roof: The majority of roof coverings in Tampa, Florida are made of asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are popular because of their low cost and aesthetic appeal. The average lifespan of asphalt shingle roofs in Florida is about 20-30...