City of Dallas will send a licensed irrigator to help evaluate and optimize your sprinkler system. Not in Dallas? See below. š Why it matters: A properly tuned sprinkler system will save you money in water bills and in lost landscaping. While reducing water waste. š¬Ā Zoom in: The most common fixable problems are šĀ Programming errors […]
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Arborist Tim Waswick has an important message to help you protect your trees. March-July is NOT a good time to trim oaks of any kind. Why it matters: Trimming an oak during this time leaves it vulnerable to attacks from beetles (since the tree is sappy) and can run risk of oak wilt. š„ The bottom
šŖš³Ā Hands up! Donāt Cut! Read More Ā»
My wife smelled an awful sulfur-like smell recently when a load of clothes was in the dryer. Why it matters: An overheating dryer is no joke ā it can lead to an electrical fire! š„ The bottom line: Clean your lint trap after every load AND clean your dryer duct work as often as needed. š Skip
šĀ Cleaning out the dryer vent ā¦ for Motherās Day! Read More Ā»
The rainy season is a good time to walk around your house and check out all the ceilings for potential leaks. Why it matters: Early intervention is the key to minimizing damage and preventing mold growth. š” Two tips for finding leaks and determining their seriousness: š Turn off any can lights and shine a bright LED
āĀ Leak spotting after the rains Read More Ā»
Are you the ultimate DIYāer or do you hire out all your home maintenance and repairs? š Zoom out: Changing your approach for your next project can help you grow in knowledge, skill and appreciation. š” 2 ideas for you: š If you usually hire out your lawn service, try de-thatching – removing the dead grass undercoat –
šĀ Flip the script Read More Ā»
Chimneys present a high risk for leaks, especially in older homes. Why it matters: Your chimney takes a beating from the weather, and itās not always obvious from the ground. š What to look for: First look for water stains on the ceiling near fireplace. Bottom line: If you suspect you might have a leak, a
š§±Ā Leaking chimney? Read More Ā»
š āāļø Short answer: No! Why it matters: Trimming too early damages trees. š Letās hear more from arborist Tim: š„ Here is my expert opinion, so be sure to take careful note ā¦ š¼ļø The big picture: During dormancy, you canāt discern dead limbs from dormant ones. The bottom line: The best thing to do for your trees right
š³Ā Time to start trimming your trees? Read More Ā»
In some seasons we bounce from our furnace to our AC and back. Why it matters: Itās an early opportunity to make sure your AC is performing like it did last summer. š Between the lines: The first step ā as always ā is to check your filter and change if needed. ā For your Smart Homeowner
āÆļøĀ Temperature swings provide clues Read More Ā»
With proper maintenance, your roof will protect your home for a long time. Why it matters: The protection is only as strong as your roofās weakest parts. ā³ Over time nails can work their way out of the decking and tear a small hole in the shingle. āļø A roof tune up involves resealing pipes, finding and
āĀ Is it time for a roof tune up? Read More Ā»
Sealing gaps around windows and doors and all exterior joints is a necessary step before painting. Why it matters: Gaps in the exterior let in moisture, air and pests. š¬Zoom in: Letās hear from our paint pro Andrey. Did you ever wonder why painters use caulk during the exterior painting prep process? š Paintable caulk is
āĀ Good paint prep = weather protection Read More Ā»
