Houston Home Maintenance Tips

Earlier this week, we discussed care tips for your home's granite countertops in order to make their beauty and shine last longer. And while with proper care, you may not need to reseal your granite countertops very often, let's talk about circumstances that may require you to do so and how you should most effectively go about doing it.

One of the most coveted of countertops, granite offers a variety of styles and colors to coordinate with your kitchen, bathroom, or any other room in your home. Homes with granite countertops tend to be more popular and sell more quickly as the durability of granite makes it a fantastic value in the long run. And let's face it, granite just looks and feels luxurious.

When most of us buy a home, we stick with whatever window treatments the former homeowner had installed. After all, window treatments can become a costly purchase, especially when the whole house is being done in one go. But if you're planning on using some of this year's tax refund to add value, ambiance, and energy-efficiency to your Houston home, why not take a look at updating your shutters, shades, or blinds?

We here at John Moore Services are excited to have recently rolled out our new home security division. Serving the greater Houston area since 1965, we understand the security issues faced by Houston area homeowners every day, and we're glad to be able to offer the latest and greatest in home security systems to protect the people and things that matter most to you.

Have you heard? We at John Moore Services are proud to now offer state-of-the-art wireless home security alarms to Houston area homeowners. Our goal at John Moore Services is always to stay at the forefront of home improvement technologies, and we make no exception with the security of our fellow Houstonians. So, what does wireless home security entail, you ask?

Over time, the doors inside our Houston homes can take a serious beating. From everyday wear and tear caused by pets and kids and bumps and bruises resulting from packing, unpacking, and relocating, it's no surprise that our interior doors often look worse than the exterior ones that deal with the elements of nature every day. Whether you're looking to sell your home in this buyer's market or just spruce things up for the New Year, refinishing a worn out closet door is a simple and affordable place to start.

A properly maintained furnace should last 15-20 years, and regular maintenance of your home's heater by qualified professionals can prevent many of the common problems faced by poorly maintained heaters. For you, that can mean thousands of dollars saved in reduced repair, replacement, and energy costs.

If your family keeps a compost bin, you're likely to have spotted these guys in your mulch pile, although you may not have known what they were. Worm? Leech? Something equally gross but unidentifiable? Nope, what you're seeing is the larval or pupa stage of the black soldier fly.

Few household tasks are less desirable than removing mold and mildew from bathroom tile. And considering how much you (and the rest of America) spends on household cleaning products every year, you're probably keen to just look the other way when mold rears its ugly head.

Still writing your list of New Year's resolutions? Not enthusiastic about trying to give up caffeine again or prepare for that marathon? How about a resolution that reduces your stress, helps you stay organized, and adds long-term value to your home? Sounds like a win to us!