This month we continue our look at some home maintenance issues that are common for houses in the Orlando area. As we’ve shown in our spotlights on roofs and windows, casting an inspector’s eye on a home’s features can help you improve your home’s value if you’re an owner and can alert you to potential […]
Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, or planning to remain in your Orlando area home for a long time to come, it pays to think like a home inspector. Buyers who know what to look for as they tour a house on the market can save a lot of headache and avoid some […]
It’s a seller’s market. Based on the basic laws of supply and demand, there just aren’t enough homes for sale right now. This means it’s a great time to sell, because there is huge competition over properties. Asking prices are being met, or exceeded, and buyers are not pushing back with a million demands. However, […]
After you’ve decked the halls with boughs of holly, it’s time to string up the lights for some roof decorating. Part of the magic of the holiday season in the Orlando area is the bright and colorful twinkle of a house trimmed with lights. Follow these tips to create a magical, safe, and secure holiday […]
Here at J. A. Edwards America we explain a lot about how to treat your roof (see here, here, and here). While we mostly focus on the positives of Orlando area roof maintenance, this time we’d like to tell you what not to do on your roof. Avoid these three behaviors and your roof will […]
Your home’s roof takes the brunt of a lot of the forces that are bent on damaging the structure. This constant assault from the forces of nature can take their toll. Take a look at some of the most common roof issues experienced by residents of the Orlando area. Natural Wear and Tear Over Time […]
As summer begins to slow down a bit for the Orlando area, it’s time to start thinking about early autumn house maintenance. September is a good month to pay attention to several spots around the exterior of your home, particularly the roof, walls, and windows. Follow these tips for September House Maintenance to protect your […]
It’s Not Always About the Hurricanes Residents of the Orlando area typically keep a close eye on the weather during hurricane season. Any signs of activity out in the Atlantic Ocean could mean tropical trouble heading that way. But hurricanes aren’t the only warm weather phenomenon that the people of Orlando should worry about. A […]
Spring comes early in Orlando, and so do thoughts of spring cleaning. While you’re airing out the house, tidying up the clutter, cleaning the windows, and flushing the gutters, consider a spring cleaning session for your roof. Regularly maintaining your roof can help insure that it will continue to protect your home for years to […]
No doubt about it, this winter has been much cooler than usual. With temperatures considerably colder all across the southeast, home-owners around Orlando might be thinking of ways to keep the cold out next winter. While residents of the Sunshine State might typically consider insulating their roofs during the hot summer months, insulation against the […]