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Attic Storage

When it comes to determining the extent to which an attic in a home can be used for storage, it is important to consider the style of the home. The best uses of space are often found in homes that were built in the Victorian style as well as the pre-1970s Colonial homes. This is because these style homes have the steepest pitched roofs, underneath which the storage space is found. When it comes to the least amount of storage space, we find two-story homes that are newer, as well as ranch style homes. This is because these styles of houses use roof trusses that will compromise the pitch of the roof. When a newer style home is built using these trusses, there will usually be only a small crawlspace that can be used for storage. Read More

Fireplace Maintenance

Trying to keep your fireplace clean and properly maintained is very important. You want to keep both your family and home safe. Whether you have a wood burning, gas, freestanding or fireplace owned fireplace, it’s always a good idea to have it inspected at least on time a year by a professional. A professional should check the fan, pilots and burners, for proper ignition and combustion, venting, and chimney draw. Read More