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Articles by Jennifer Lennon

Tip of the Day: Clean Spills Quick
July 27 – 5:01 pm | Comments

The sooner a stain is attended to, the less likely it will be to stick around. Even spills that are clear or are the same color as the carpet …

5-Star Success: Contractor Uses Quality, not Tactics, to Win Customer
July 21 – 3:22 pm | Comments
5-Star Success: Contractor Uses Quality, not Tactics, to Win Customer

Patrick Oliver and his wife moved into their new house in December of 2007. Built 20 years ago, the house had blue siding with burgundy trim that they “lived with for a year.” This past November, they recognized their windows had passed their lifetime, and they decided to have both their siding and windows replaced in the residential equivalent of a facelift…

Tip of the Day: Avoid Over-wetting During Carpet Cleaning
July 20 – 4:20 pm | Comments

One of the most common problems seen in DIY carpet cleaning is over-wetting. In some cases, over-wetting …

Tip of the Day: Make a More Productive Home Office
July 17 – 12:00 pm | Comments

The best home offices are located in an area that is separated from the rest of the house. However, if your workspace cannot …

Tip of the Day: Don’t Postpone Small Repairs
July 16 – 4:51 pm | Comments

While small repairs might be left ignored for quite a while, a well-maintained home provides better day-to-day service…

Tip of the Day: Use Caution when Painting Acoustic Ceiling Panels
July 13 – 1:29 pm | Comments

Acoustic ceiling panels are typically either white or off white. While you may be able to paint the panels…

Tip of the Day: Easy Mold Detection with At-Home Kits
July 7 – 4:00 pm | Comments

Mold problems can appear quickly, and within a few months can grow to levels that are harmful to materials and sometimes …

5-Star Success: Research Pays Off with Quality Contractor
July 7 – 3:00 pm | Comments
5-Star Success: Research Pays Off with Quality Contractor

For three years, Kim Brandenburg and Stephen Younge looked into replacing their old wood deck that was “falling off the house.” From paint that was chipping off to simply wanting a more functional deck, they knew it was time to revitalize the exterior of their home and their outdoor entertaining options…

5-Star Success: Heavy-Duty Light Work
July 1 – 6:00 am | Comments
5-Star Success: Heavy-Duty Light Work

Getting the chance to live in the home of your dreams doesn’t happen to everyone…

Tip of the Day: Use Cedar Storage Items in Closets
June 30 – 12:00 pm | Comments

Cedar wood’s scent discourages adult moths from entering the area naturally and without chemicals…