Modern technology simply has no place in homes seeking old-world charm and character. After all, smart homes aren’t the houses filled with gadgets and touch screens anymore. Instead, they’re the ones where sophisticated systems are integrated seamlessly, as in, hidden from view. “It’s nothing new that people have been hiding or camouflaging their kitchen fridges and appliances […]
Category: Home Improvement
Spring Interior Décor Trends are all about Nature and Nostalgia
Scrolling on social media, you’ve probably seen a fair amount of trendy decor influenced by various aesthetics — cottagecore, farmhouse, mid-century modern, vintage, whimsigoth, and botanical, just to name a few. Each has its own unique vibe, and it can be hard to keep up with what’s a fad that’ll fade quickly and which styles have true staying power. To help […]
Spring is Upon Us, so Clean and Sharpen those Garden Tools to Make them Garden-Ready
The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and […]
March Exterior Home Maintenance To Do: Take Care of Siding and Decks
The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and […]
March Exterior Home Maintenance To Do’s: Inspect Your Roof – Inside and Out
The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before the Spring rains is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects. Or perhaps your rainy season is already here? Either way, J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise says that March “home […]
March Exterior Home Maintenance To-Do’s: Inspect Foundation Drainage, Walkways, and Driveways
The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and […]
Did You Remember to Change your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Batteries this Month?
Nowadays, digital clocks tend to automatically reset when daylight saving time ends every year, making the task easier. But one facet of the time change that isn’t automatic is that smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries still need to be changed at some point, regardless of what type of detector you have. Safety groups have […]
March is an Ideal Time to Check Your Pipes
The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those Spring rains—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, […]
Here’s a Home Maintenance Task You Should Tackle in March: Do a Septic Tank or Grinder Pump Inspection
The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and […]
Here’s a Home Maintenance Task You Should Tackle in March: Prep the Yard
If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool IPA, you’ve got to get […]