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Protect your rental properties with this important step

You’ve found a tenant for your rental property. That’s where the work begins. Houston 4 Lease‘s Bruce Lessey explains and shares how he makes sure the properties he manages are well treated by tenants.

Furnace Safety Check

Watch ePipe epoxy pipe restoration save 177 residences at once

Galvanized pipes don’t age gracefully. What starts out as low water pressure or rusty colored water can quickly lead to pinhole leaks. While repiping seems an obvious choice, epoxy pipe restoration is safer, quicker, and longer lasting repiping alternative—even if the pipes in your home are older than you are. Repiping Alternative: Epoxy Pipe Restoration […]

See how this chimney inspection keeps your flue and family safe

It helps keep you warm. It’s a prominent feature of your home. It’s also frequently forgotten. Your chimney—and the fireplace at its base. That’s what makes a chimney inspection a matter of life and death. “If you don’t use your fireplace it never dries out,” warns Lee Roth with Lords Chimney. “And, in Houston we […]

Air Conditioning Replacement can easily be more affordable than repairs

There comes a time when AC repairs give way to air conditioning replacement. How can you be sure it’s time for you? There are common signs to watch for. Air Conditioning Replacement Warning Signs “It was so inefficient, and our electric bills,” Sandie said. “We just put everything together and said we’ve got to bite […]

An unsafe electrical panel puts your home in danger

Your home’s heartbeat is powered by your electrical box. Just like your heart, if your electrical panel fails, your house comes to a stop. That’s why its critical you know if your home has an unsafe electrical panel. What makes an unsafe electrical panel It’s where electricity from the grid connects to your home. From […]

Surprisingly easy ways you can prevent roof damage

Roofing is made to be durable. That’s why it can last last 15 to 20 years. Why wait for roof damage when a few easy steps can ensure your roof is weather ready. Weather Related Roof Damage While no roof is indestructible, weather is a common cause of damage. Different weather brings differing roof […]

Water treatment takes out what’s not water in your water

Without water treatment, hard water is hard to live with. It’s hard on you and even harder on fixture and your appliances. “Our faucets got to where we couldn’t turn the faucet handles on,” Courtney told us. “We had to replace those faucets.” Getting proper water treatment means hard times call for soft solutions. Water […]

When good drains go bad, sewer leak repair could be your solution

Every sink, toilet, and drain in your home connect to your sewer line. When there’s a problem with this critical length of pipe, you’ll feel it throughout your home. How can you tell it’s time for sewer leak repair? Marvin noticed his laundry wasn’t draining right, the kitchen side of the house it was backing […]

A Steel Building Dream Come True

A steel building can take on many shapes and sizes. But, can one be big enough to hold twin sisters and two families—12 in all? Our HomeShow Pros at Mueller Steel Buildings say, yes. Of course. Steel Building Barndominium Any way you look at this project, it’s impressive. This one took 51,000 pounds, of prefabricated, […]

A Water Heater Leak Can Cause a 40 Gallon Flood Without Notice

A water heater leak can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home. If it happens while you’re away, that could mean 40 gallons of water—and that’s just for starters. Water heater leak Warning Diane purchased her water heater in 2009 and promptly put it out of mind. “You don’t look at your water […]