Here in Mississippi, we've had an increasing number of severe weather events this spring, and with hurricane season just around the corner, the question of how best to protect your home against harsh weather is never too far from people's minds. What should you be doing to be prepared when harsh weather arrives? Seal Doors And Windows First, you’ll want to ensure you seal all your ...
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Big-Ticket Home Replacements That Are Worth the Investment
I love our home. I really do, but if I'm honest, there are days I look back wistfully at renting. Generally, it's when yet another appliance needs replacing or when we had to replace the Chrysler air conditioner upstairs...original from 1963. Did you know Chrysler made air conditioners? I didn't, and if getting it out was nearly as difficult as putting it in, I think they must have built the attic ...
Simple Ways to Care for Your Home’s Exterior
When it comes to homes, the outside is just as important as the inside; it’s the first thing people see when they visit, and it’s also what you see every time you get home after a long day. So, taking care of your home’s exterior makes sense, but it doesn’t have to be a huge, never-ending task. It’s perfectly possible to keep things looking good without spending all your weekends and free time ...
6 Ways to Protect Your Home from the Elements
If there's anything we are used to here in Mississippi, it's extreme weather. In fact, I heard Mississippi's newest Miss Mississippi's Teen Avery McNair explain recently that storms are not only increasing in frequency but also in strength. Avery McNair has focused her community service on weather awareness because her home was hit twice by tornadoes. When it's not tornado season, it's hurricane ...