Tag Archives: Home Ownership

Maintaining Gutters

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Niki Maclay

Maintaining your home’s gutters is important to prevent water damage and ensure that they function properly. Here are some steps you can take to maintain your gutters: Clean your gutters regularly Debris such as leaves, twigs, and dirt can accumulate … Continue reading →

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Winter Home Maintenance

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Niki Maclay

Winter is a challenging season for homes, with cold temperatures, snow, and ice posing potential risks and causing damage. Here are some winter home maintenance tasks to consider: Check for drafts Look for any drafts around windows, doors, and other … Continue reading →

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Why Are Those Windows So Hazy?

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Niki Maclay

Who knows what this is? That’s not a dirty window, it’s a double paned window with a broken seal. These windows are popular for their insulation properties. Between those panes of glass there used to be inert gas, but that … Continue reading →

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New Homeowner Alert: Property Taxes

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Niki Maclay

Have you purchased a home in SC this year? If you plan to use that home as your primary residence, it is VERY important that you don’t forget to apply for legal residence at your county tax assessor’s office. If … Continue reading →

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Tis The Season For Poison Ivy

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Niki Maclay

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a plant that commonly causes an itchy rash in people who come into contact with its leaves, stems, or roots. For a select few people, it isn’t a problem at all. For years, I was … Continue reading →

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Deck Maintenance Basics

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Niki Maclay

Most homeowners want to know what they can do to maintain or raise the value of their homes. Often, the answer is simply to maintain what they have. Taking care of your home means you can offer a move in … Continue reading →

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It’s Time For A Game Plan

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Niki Maclay

You’ve been watching the news, haven’t you? You’ve been reading articles online. Watching apocalyptic YouTube videos about the housing market. You’ve got your anxiety all worked up, and you don’t know what to do. Knowledge is power, y’all. Do you … Continue reading →

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Take Care of Your HVAC, It’s About To Be Your Best Bud

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Niki Maclay

Summer is coming, y’all. Temperatures (and that dang humidity) are gonna be rising soon. If you haven’t already, you’ll be firing up your air conditioning in the next month or so. We don’t really think about that until we need … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping After A Move

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Niki Maclay

It’s Christmas! or more specifically, Christmas shopping season. If you’ve moved recently, or even if you haven’t, it’s a good idea to check those shipping addresses TWICE before you submit that gift order. I’ve already turned away two FedEx orders … Continue reading →

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What Not To Flush

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Niki Maclay

I’ve posted this before, but this is an important reminder as we enter the holiday season. Did you know the day after Thanksgiving is often the busiest day of the year for plumbing service calls? Your kitchen and the restrooms … Continue reading →

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