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7 Reasons to Schedule a Furnace Check

Home Maintenance | HGDI ADMIN

Your home's furnace is a vital appliance that is often ignored until it breaks down. Of course, once that happens, you may be faced with an inconvenient and expensive problem.

A New Look For A New Season

Home Maintenance | Alfano Renovations

Now is the perfect time to invest in the home upgrades you have been putting off since last year. No matter if you are looking for a stylish and functional new addition to your home, or you would prefer a full-scale renovation, seek a professional contracting company that can take ideas on a blueprint and make them into a reality.

Bring Back the Shine & Beauty of Your Natural Stone Surfaces

Home Maintenance | HGDI ADMIN

After a long season filled with everything from entertaining guests, dining and decorating, you may find that the stone and marble surfaces of your home have started to lose some of the luster they once had.

Five Silly Things That Most Home Owners Do

Home Maintenance | HGDI ADMIN

Home owners can do some pretty silly things when it comes to the care of their homes and how they live in them. Some of these actions could have serious consequences, from costly damage to the home to possible personal injury.

Why You Shouldn't Winterize Your Hot Tub or Spa and How to Keep It Running All Year

Home Maintenance | HGDI ADMIN

When the night is chilly and the toes are numb, it just might be the perfect time to have a nice soak in the hot tub. A hot tub or spa will keep you toasty warm, even when the temperatures get close to zero.

How to Care for Decorative Hardware

Home Maintenance | Mary Ann Romans

Decorative hardware consists of all the knobs, draw pulls and fixtures that adorn and provide functionality to kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and more. With the right care, they can provide years of beauty and functionality.

Don't Neglect Your Deck

Home Maintenance | HGDI ADMIN featuring Trex

Your deck has worked hard all summer. Now is the time to give it a little TLC before winter sets in. We have the tips you need to prepare your deck for winter, ensuring its beauty and function for years to come.

Hail Damage and Your Roof

Home Maintenance | HGDI ADMIN

Unpredictable severe weather in recent years has lead to widespread hail damage even in some of the warmer states. Now is the time to get your roof inspected and possibly replaced.

The Three Responsibilities All Homeowners Must Face

Home Maintenance | HGDI ADMIN

If you're new to home ownership, you may not be familiar with the many responsibilities that are now yours. The maintenance issues that used to prompt a call to the super or apartment management office now fall in your lap.