Home maintenance is an important part of being a home owner. It is important to routinely inspect your home, inside and out. You should be sure to create your own checklist, that is customized to your home. The checklist will help you to easily recognize changing conditions and also give you the chance to make repairs early to cut down on cost and save money. Here are a list of some home maintenance you can do yourself or hire a local pro like I Boyd Home Improvements of Mar

Asphalt driveways are an investment for your home that is well worth protecting. By spending a little extra time and money patching and sealing your driveway, it can extend the life of the blacktop and improve the curb appeal, as well as the value of your home. But before you apply a topcoat sealer, you must inspect the driveway and make the necessary repairs. Here's how: BEFORE YOU SEAL THE DRIVEWAY 1. Look for trouble spots Carefully inspect every square foot of your d

Begin your summer home improvement projects as quickly as possible If you wait until summer is in full swing, expect to get in line behind the multitudes of other homeowners doing projects around the house. Contractors will be swamped with work, which can means higher rates and longer waits for their services. Home improvement centers become jammed with do-it-yourselfers. And the ticking clock swings into motion – a major summer project that runs longer than expected can sc

Power washing is something that is usually last on the list of home improvements. When it comes to priority, however, power washing is not only necessary for aesthetic purposes but also for the health and preservation of your home. I Boyd Home Improvements gives insight into areas of your home that would benefit most from power washing. One of the most popular power washing services we can offer is deck cleaning – and rightfully so. Regular power washing can prevent wood ro

Just like your need for an annual physical at the doctor’s office or your automobile’s need for a tune up and oil change, you should rely...