IowaASHIChapterAug 1, 20193 min readHome Maintenance Tips for the First-Time Home BuyerSo, you have bought your first home– or you are considering it. By now you have probably heard that a home is the biggest investment you...
IowaASHIChapterJun 1, 20193 min readSummer Homeowner Maintenance ChecklistBehind every eye-catching house is a homeowner that works hard to keep it that way. A simple seasonal checklist will help keep track of...
IowaASHIChapterMay 1, 20192 min readTop 10 Home Inspection DefectsKnowing about some of the situations that can exist in a home allows you to be well-informed. History tells us that there are potential...
IowaASHIChapterMar 1, 20192 min readSpring Maintenance ChecklistGUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS: Pull leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts. Reattach gutters that have pulled away from the house. Run a...
IowaASHIChapterFeb 1, 20191 min readBattery Powered PumpsIf your home has an active sump pump, be warned: your sump pump will not last forever. It probably won’t give you any warning before it...
IowaASHIChapterDec 1, 20183 min readCondensation - A Winter NemisisIn case you haven't noticed, winter has arrived. With the cold dry air that accompanies our regional cool down will also begin to notice...
IowaASHIChapterNov 1, 20183 min readFire SafetyOne of the biggest issues seen with smoke alarms is their age. Many people don't realize that smoke alarms have a "shelf life" to them...
IowaASHIChapterOct 1, 20183 min readPreparing for Winter Maintenance Winter is coming and with it comes an opportunity to perform some basic safety checks and maintenance items on your home. We've said it...
IowaASHIChapterSep 1, 20182 min readHow to Prevent Water DamageIf you think about water damaging your home, you might conjure up an image of a hurricane, torrential rain or other natural catastrophe....