The holidays are fast approaching, and while you're planning the Thanksgiving dinner and who's staying in which room, maybe you're also thinking your home may need a few repairs. But when is the best time to complete everything before your guests come? Here is our timeline for those holiday home repairs, so you can rest easy and your home can look its best when you host: Now (ideally late September-early October): As the weather turns, now is the time to check your home for a

With the season of falling leaves comes debris-clogged gutters and the need for gutter cleaning. Not cleaning your gutters can lead to costly home repairs if water starts to seep into your home or if the standing water becomes a breeding ground for pests. This week, we're talking about why you should clean your gutters and when it's time for new ones! Why you should clean your gutters: Ideally, gutter cleaning should happen once or twice a year. If only once, do it in the aut

October is Fire Safety Month, and now is a great time to talk about making sure your home is upgraded to protect you as best as it can against fire. If you're planning on tackling any home improvement or renovation projects this fall, you may want to consider adding some upgrades for fire safety. Being proactive about fire safety: Renovations change your home's risk: Moving a wall changes which detector covers that room. Adding a kitchen island, converting a garage, or openin

Fall is in the air, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about those home remodeling and repair projects you want to tackle before the holiday season. Get your home ready for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all those other parties you plan to host this fall and winter. Read on for our list of essential fall home upgrades. Interior painting: Time to spruce up your dining room before you host that big holiday dinner? Want to repaint the guest room before your relatives co

Did the recent high winds make you realize you’ve got some drafty windows or doors in your home? Are you concerned about leaks before the next round of winter weather or spring rains? Are you asking yourself "What can I do about my drafty windows and doors?" Not to worry! A good handyman can get your windows and doors fixed up in no time and save you money on your energy bills. Here are a few ways a handyman can help with drafty windows or doors: -Replacing window screens -R

In January 2025, we introduced At Your Service, a handyman service program. At Your Service is unique in that, when you sign up, a Hunter Handyman Services handyman will come to your home approximately every six weeks to check on small maintenance and prevention tasks so they don't become big issues later. Why is this important? You have pest control come to your home regularly to prevent pest problems. You may have a company come to service your air conditioner once a year t

It’s that time of year to be thinking about getting your yard prepped and ready for winter. We’ve got a list of end-of-season yard chores to put on your to-do list before that first snow falls. Read on for more information: -Detach your garden hose: Leaving your garden hose attached can cause it to hold water. When the weather freezes, the water in the hose can cause it to expand, which in turn causes your outside faucet, valves, and pipes to freeze and break. -Clean your ga

We are due to get some much-needed rain this week, and maybe that will reveal some not-so-great repairs that need to be made in your home. Water leaks and damage can be caused by a few different things (high levels of moisture and humidity, HVAC issues, leaky pipes, roof problems, and more), but we want to give you a list of what to look for so you can protect your home before a problem begins. Here are our top tips to check your home for water damage: -Check for signs of moi

It’s November, and that means Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away…not to mention all of the other winter holidays! If you’re hosting the holidays this year, you’ll want to make sure your home is in tip-top shape for when the family comes to celebrate. Here is our list of projects for prepping your home for holiday guests: -Paint: Does your guest room need a fresh coat of paint? Or maybe it’s your living or dining room? Now’s the perfect time, and painting is a great w

There’s no doubt about it–the Illinois Valley has had some windy weather lately! You probably already know that high winds can damage your home, but do you know where to look and what to look for? Check out our top spots to scope out any wind damage your home may have incurred. Outside, here’s how to check your home for wind damage: -Check your roof: This is the most obvious step in checking for wind damage. Are there any discolored or missing shingles? Is your roofline warpe

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