Another round of large hail storms hit DFW last night leaving many homeowners shaking their heads ā¦ āhere we go again.ā š¼ļøĀ The big picture: Thereās no such thing as a hail proof roof, but the Fortified Roof program by IBHS aims to make homes significantly more resilient. A Fortified Roof provides greater protection against hail, […]
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š«Ā My wife and I filled a box with hazardous waste and dropped it off at a collection center. Our collection included old cans of paint, a half-full bottle of antifreeze and some old fluorescent light bulbs. Why it matter: Some items cannot be safely discarded in the regular trash, recycle bin or bulk trash. š¼ļøĀ The
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Iām happy to pay a fair market price for home repairs, but whatās reasonable? Why it matters: No one wants to overpay for services. But underpaying results in poor quality work with no warranty. š¦Ā Pro Spotlight: HOMRās home concierge service solved this for me. šĀ Skip ahead for a link to a free month. šĀ Story time:
šØāš§Ā Is that repair priced fair? Read More Ā»
Will from Dallas Water Utilities came to my house yesterday for an irrigation evaluation. Why it matters: In the hour I spent with Will, I learned a lot about the best way to water my lawn and landscaping. To conserve water, save money and protect my investment in my yard. šĀ Two main ideas from my
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Lohner, Siegel, Shelokovskiy, Williams & Reyes! No, this is not a big law firm ā> these folks can get your house ready when itās time to sell. Why it matters: You can reduce stress and increase profitability by trusting the pros. āļøĀ How it works: Hereās a process you can follow with links below. šĀ First ā
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Turns out my HVAC problem last week was a blown compressor. From a quick power surge from the grid. Goodbye $2,000 š¢ Why it matters: A surge can damage anything in your house thatās plugged in or hard wired. š„ Reality check: A whole home surge protector on your main electrical panel can protect you.
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People ask me all the time, āDo you have a good [fill in the blank] guy?ā šĀ Skip ahead to meet my floor guy. Why it matters: When you need a good contractor for a job ā big or small ā you want to call someone you can trust. š Between the lines: One of the
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When you need minor repairs or have a small project, finding a good contractor can be a challenge. Why it matters: The guy who raises his hand to help on your local neighborhood app often lacks the licensing or insurance that protects you. š„Ā The bottom line: This is the problem HOMR.io set out to solve.
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In yesterdayās email, I recommended Quigley Heating and Air. Why it matters: 8 hours later, I needed them! š„Ā The bottom line: Donāt even think about using anyone else. These guys offer next level service at a fair price. Hereās how it happened: Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend. We realized our upstairs AC was not
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Get your annual AC maintenance done ahead of your next gathering. Why it matters: Memorial Day is one of the busiest days for service calls. According to comfort specialist Daniel Fisher. š Between the lines: A house full of people will challenge your AC to its capacity to cool. You may not know something is
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