This Month’s Quick Home Tip September is Your Last Good Window for Exterior Caulk and Sealing Once temps in Upstate NY start dropping consistently below 50°F, most caulks and sealants won't cure properly. September is your last reliable month to seal up gaps around windows, doors, and trim before heating season hits. A quick walk around the exterior now can prevent drafts, moisture intrusion, and higher heating bills all winter long. (Not sure what to look for? Reply to this

This Month’s Quick Home Tip Trim Shrubs Around Your AC Units! Shrubs often grow around your AC units and block crucial airflow. With the summer heat we have been having, these blockages can cause your units to work harder that it needs to, which can lead to damage to the unit. Take 10-15 minutes to ensure you don’t have any overgrowth around your units today! August Home Checklist With the recent rains we have been having, it’s worth checking out your attic space for leaks.

This Month’s Quick Home Tip Your Caulk Has an Expiration Date! Most homeowners caulk something once and never think about it again. But caulk around tubs, showers, and kitchen sinks typically needs replacing every 3-5 years. July is a good time to do a quick walk-through of every wet area in the home and look for cracking, discoloration, or gaps. A $5 tube of caulk prevents tile damage, mold, and subfloor rot. July Home Checklist Home Owners: Check the attic for proper vent

This Month’s Quick Home Tip Your garden hose is wasting more water than you think! Most homeowners are firing up hoses and sprinklers in June without realizing how much water is lost to worn washers and loose connections. If your exterior spigot - also known as a sillcock - leaks where the hose attaches to it, you may need to replace the rubber washers on your hose. It’s a quick fix with a screwdriver and $5 bucks at your local Home Depot! June Home Checklist Summertime! Ch

This Month’s Quick Home Tip Swap Your Ceiling Fan Direction for Summer Most people don't realize their ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise in the summer to push cool air down. It's a simple switch on the fan itself and can make a noticeable difference in comfort — potentially letting you hold off on cranking the A/C for a few more weeks. May Home Checklist Spring is here! Now what? Pressure wash siding, walkways, and the driveway — grime and algae build up fast after a

This month's handyman newsletter is about getting outside and the repairs around the exterior of the home

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