by Nicholas Lemmon | Sep 9, 2020 | For Homeowners
Whether you have a green thumb or not, you’re probably privy to the many benefits of live plants. They can help purify the air, reduce stress, and even boost your productivity. And let’s not overlook their ability to create visual interest in your home. That said, finding the right plant can be quite challenging, as there are countless easy-to-care-for varieties that can breathe life into your space. From fiddle leaf fig trees that don’t require a ton of water to striking palm plants that will take you back to your last beach getaway, here are 10 of the best beautiful plants you can find online right now.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Sep 2, 2020 | For Homeowners
A garbage disposal that isn’t running can be a huge headache in the kitchen. In addition to disrupting your cleaning routine, when the disposal stops working, it opens up the potential for sink clogs from unprocessed debris that might slip down the drain. Troubleshoot and do garbage disposal repair with these handy tips from our guide.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Aug 19, 2020 | For Homeowners
Black streaks running down your roof aren’t a sign that the asphalt shingles are dissolving or that you need a new roof. Rather, you have roof algae. Contact Shield Home Watch to get a free quote for your Florida home roof cleaning service.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Aug 5, 2020 | Concierge, For Homeowners
Owning your home comes with a lot of tedious tasks that must be done in order to maintain your property. Some of them you probably anticipate doing on an annual basis, such as having your heating and cooling system serviced. Others are a little less clear. For example, how often should you really be changing you air filter.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Aug 5, 2020 | Concierge, For Homeowners
So what’s with all the filter cartridges in your whole house RO filtration system? Or why does your Brita water purifier insist on coconut-based activated carbon resin filters? I mean, if you’ve invested in a quality RO system or even an undersink POU for your kitchen, you won’t have to replace the filter often. And today’s top brands make the necessary labor of filter replacement fairly easy.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Jul 29, 2020 | Concierge, For Homeowners
If your sink smells like the dumpster behind a restaurant, take ten minutes to clean out your garbage disposal with these freshening tips.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Jul 22, 2020 | For Homeowners
Are you Living with Bats? Everyone loves Batman. He fights crime, saves the girl, defeats the evil doers. He’s awesome. Not everyone loves bats as much. These creatures can wreak havoc in a residential dwelling, spreading diseases and destroying attic and crawl spaces. The worst part is, most people in Florida don’t even know they’re living in their house. They attribute some noises here and there to the house settling or a sound coming from the outside. By the time they figure out what’s going on, it’s become a massive infestation.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Jul 15, 2020 | Home Watch
Have you heard a professional home inspector talk about “thermal imaging” but are still somewhat unsure about what that really means? Then you have come to the right place. Shield Home Watch Property Inspectors we get asked this question often, so let’s talk about what this means and how it can be beneficial to a whole home inspection.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Jul 8, 2020 | For Homeowners
One of the most important factors within your home is the quality of air that you and your family breathe. There has been a rise in awareness about indoor air quality, and we thought it might be helpful to discuss ways to improve the air inside, rather than hope that your air purifying or ventilation system is doing the trick.
by Nicholas Lemmon | Jul 1, 2020 | For Homeowners
The electricity receptacles in your home are not created equal. This is especially true if your home was built sometime in the 1980s when a change in receptacles started taking off. Chances are you’ve seen the difference among receptacles but maybe aren’t familiar with how they are different. Let’s learn how to test GFCI and AFCI panels.
