It’s that time of the year for sniffles, sore throats, and headaches as the trees and flowers are in bloom. Spring isn’t easy on all of us, especially if we cannot control allergens inside the home. But while you might think that allergies are something related to the air quality outside your door, you should […]
Home Maintenance Tips
How to Prepare for Mosquito Season
The weather in Springfield and Burke is finally changing. When Spring peeks out with the year’s first few days of warm weather, we may throw open the doors and windows and start dreaming of the season’s beautiful blooms and blossoms. But we should also be aware… this first taste of warm weather means it’s time […]
Our Homes Are Cleaner Than Ever… Or Are They?
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 […]
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 […]
