City of Dallas will send a licensed irrigator to help evaluate and optimize your sprinkler system. Not in Dallas? See below. 👇 Why it matters: A properly tuned sprinkler system will save you money in water bills and in lost landscaping. While reducing water waste. 🔬 Zoom in: The most common fixable problems are 👉 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. 🥊 The bottom
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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 — it can lead to an electrical fire! 🥊 The bottom line: Clean your lint trap after every load AND clean your dryer duct work as often as needed. 👇 Skip
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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. 💡 Two tips for finding leaks and determining their seriousness: 👉 Turn off any can lights and shine a bright LED
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Are you the ultimate DIY’er or do you hire out all your home maintenance and repairs? 🔭 Zoom out: Changing your approach for your next project can help you grow in knowledge, skill and appreciation. 💡 2 ideas for you: 👉 If you usually hire out your lawn service, try de-thatching – removing the dead grass undercoat –
Chimneys present a high risk for leaks, especially in older homes. Why it matters: Your chimney takes a beating from the weather, and it’s not always obvious from the ground. 👀 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
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🙅♂️ Short answer: No! Why it matters: Trimming too early damages trees. 👂 Let’s hear more from arborist Tim: 🥊 Here is my expert opinion, so be sure to take careful note … 🖼️ The big picture: During dormancy, you can’t discern dead limbs from dormant ones. The bottom line: The best thing to do for your trees right
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In some seasons we bounce from our furnace to our AC and back. Why it matters: It’s an early opportunity to make sure your AC is performing like it did last summer. 🔎 Between the lines: The first step — as always — is to check your filter and change if needed. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner
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With proper maintenance, your roof will protect your home for a long time. Why it matters: The protection is only as strong as your roof’s weakest parts. ⏳ Over time nails can work their way out of the decking and tear a small hole in the shingle. ⚙️ A roof tune up involves resealing pipes, finding and
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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. 🔬Zoom in: Let’s hear from our paint pro Andrey. Did you ever wonder why painters use caulk during the exterior painting prep process? 👉 Paintable caulk is
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