Since mid-March 2020 our homes are cleaner than ever and we’ve been washing our hands, sanitizing, and cleaning everything we handle like never before. Obviously frequent hand washing, social distancing, and the use of face masks have become standard guidelines for navigating today’s COVID-19 environment. As a result of this caution and cleanliness, home hygiene […]
Home Maintenance Tips
7 Tips for Improving Air Quality in Your Home
What if improving air quality in your Springfield home could better your health and possibly even save your life? We have adapted our lives to spending more time indoors than ever before. But while we’re try to avoid viruses and contaminants that may be transmitted around us, it’s important that we tackle our indoor home […]
12 Tips on Decluttering for the New Year
Is a fresh start one of your New Year’s resolutions? Whether you’ve been binge-watching the Home Edit or you’re just feeling ready to make space, get a head start on a fresh New Year with the right tips on decluttering for your home. Home clutter can leave you feeling unorganized, drained, and weighted down, but […]
10 Tips for Your Home Holiday Lights
Home holiday lights puts everyone in the spirit of the season. But decorating the outside of your home for the holidays can be a creative challenge. Your home may have unique architecture, you could prefer a particular or difficult lighting design, or perhaps you don’t have electrical outlets outside! Don’t worry – home holiday […]
Avoid Costly Winter Insurance Claims
Winter is wonderful… most of the time. But when warm sweaters, hot chocolate, and cozy fireplace scenes turn into frozen pipes, hail damage, and slips and falls, winter’s wonderland can become a scary season and lead to winter insurance claims. This is one time of year that you’ll rest easier when you’ve protected yourself with […]
Winter Yard Work How-To
With the pandemic keeping people sheltering at home, more people are extending their outdoor time in the winter by adding fire pits, outdoor heaters, and other features. You should understand what winter yard work needs to be done and what you can do to keep things working properly. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade […]
Prep Your Home Before Holiday Travel
COVID-19 has changed much this year, but the holidays are still happening and you need to prep your home before holiday travel! If you’ve determined that it’s safe for you to travel or plan a visit to see loved ones this holiday season, you’ll still need to make a plan to prepare your home for […]
Your Home Winterizing Checklist
When the fall rolls around, it’s time to get out your home winterizing checklist and make sure you’re ready for the cold. While it may not get super-cold in Fairfax, VA, it does dip below freezing often. Whether you just purchased your home this year or you’ve lived in it for decades, preparing for winter […]
