5 Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition (Family Features) Head off potential problems as you transition into the busy back-to-school season with these family-friendly tips to get everyone back on the school-time track: Set a Family Schedule Rather than rushing into school season all at once, try to plan your schedule ahead of time. Easing…
Best ROI Improvements Flooring(Family Features) Much like hands reveal a person’s true age, flooring speaks volumes about a home. Replacing and updating worn floors can instantly add value. A timeless selection like wood flooring, particularly in heavy traffic areas, is durable enough to withstand wear and complements a wide range of interior designs. If you…
GuildQuality’s 2018 Guildmaster Award Honors Improvement Zone Improvement Zone of Severna Park, MD received a 2018 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry. Since 2005, GuildQuality, an Atlanta-based third-party customer satisfaction software surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award to recognize and celebrate home building, remodeling, and contracting professionals…
Spring Home Upgrade Ideas (Family Features) After a long winter cooped up indoors, spring is the perfect time to start re-imagining your home and making upgrades that create a fresh, welcoming vibe. These project ideas – some big, some small – can help breathe new life into your home so you’re ready to enjoy your…
Smoke Alarm Notice from the State Fire Marshall A new state law aimed at reducing home fire deaths went into effect on July 1, 2013. It requires replacement of any battery-only operated smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old with a unit powered by a 10-year sealed-in battery having a “Hush” button feature – ultimately affecting…
Hosting and Food Safety What’s a holiday without family and food? In this post, we continue our holiday safety tips with some suggestions and ideas to keep you and your family healthy. When preparing a holiday meal for friends and family be sure to wash hands, utensils, sink, and anything else that has come in…
Ladder Safety We continue our December posts with some tips on ladder safety. From hanging lights and mistletoe to decorating the tree, please remember these suggestions so you have a safe and happy holiday. When putting up holiday decorations, always use the proper step stool or ladder to reach high places. Don’t stand on chairs,…
Get Your Home Ready For Winter: 3 Important Areas to Focus on When Winterizing Your Home (BPT) – From the holidays to cold-weather fun like ice skating and skiing, winter promises its share of good times. Preparing your home for winter’s weather extremes can help ensure that you get the maximum enjoyment out of the…
Decorating Safety This month, we are going to run through some important safety tips to ensure your holiday season is enjoyable. Our first post focuses on decorating safety. Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains/drapes, or with any potentially flammable item. Wear gloves while decorating with spun glass “angel hair.” It can irritate your…
How to Prevent Burst Pipes in Freezing Temperatures Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your plumbing if you don’t take proper precautions. Here are some things to remember during the wintry cold snaps: Don’t set thermostats back to a lower temperature. It’s sometimes impossible for the heating system to recover and reach a comfortable temperature…