Many of us grew up hearing that spring is the time to deep clean the house after a long winter. It’s certainly harder to open up the windows and air out the house during the colder months. However, winter cleaning is the perfect way to do many deep-cleaning tasks that usually wait until spring. Why…

Microwaves have been around for decades. The technology was developed by 1946, but versions that were small and affordable enough to be used on home countertops weren’t available until 1967. Although these useful appliances have been around for over half a century, numerous myths persist about their safety and effectiveness in cooking food. From cancer-causing…

If you have a septic system, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do around that area of the yard and indoors. There is a possibility of a septic system freezing, especially in cold areas with little snowfall. Follow these tips to reduce the chance of frustrating and costly damage to your septic…

The holidays are fast approaching. For many of us, that means guests that need to stay overnight. Make sure you’re prepared for these visitors by turning your spare bedroom into an amazing guest room. Here are some tips and ideas to help you set up a new guest room or improve a preexisting one. Set…

A previous Complete Protection blog (found here) went over home maintenance tips and tricks to make life easier for you and your family. Now we’ll focus on appliance maintenance tips to save you even more hassle. Your appliances work around the clock to keep your home running smoothly. From washing laundry to preserving fresh groceries, these…

Selling a house is more than placing a sign in the yard. Every buyer who walks through the door should instantly picture themselves living there. Staging is the art of creating that vision. It transforms a property from “for sale” to “sold” by presenting a clean, inviting, and move-in-ready space. The National Association of Realtors…

Preventative maintenance is crucial for keeping your appliances and household running smoothly and efficiently. However, sometimes it can seem like a huge task to get things done. Here are some quick home maintenance tips that you can get done easily. Complete a few tasks over a weekend, or get the whole family involved to do…

Summer is coming to an end, and it’s finally starting to get cooler. With fall approaching and winter fast on its heels, there’s a lot to do around the house to make sure it’s ready for the change in weather. Regular maintenance will make it less likely that you get a surprise at the worst…

It requires a lot of effort to make a home more attractive to potential buyers. If you’re in the process of selling a house, you’re probably swamped with repair work, setting up staging, and trying to find the best angles for the perfect photos. One thing you might not have considered is how much home…

Summer heat is relentless. It pushes your air conditioner to its limits, makes refrigerators cycle longer, and even forces your water heater to waste energy. When the sun blazes, you notice the toll it takes on your comfort. However, what you may not see is how much strain the same weather puts on your appliances.…