It starts innocently enough. You notice some warping, sagging, and cracks in the fascia board on the exterior of your home. You tell yourself, “I’ll get to it one of these days.” Without maintenance, the issue worsens, water damage occurs, insects get in, etc. and what could have been a simple fix is now costing…
If you are planning to be out of town for any extended period of time this summer, then Castle Doctor in Plano, Texas encourages you to put your water heater in vacation mode. Why Should I Use My Water Heater’s Vacation Mode? · Energy Efficiency: If your home is equipped with a typical water storage-type water heater, then energy…
Summer is a time for relaxing and vacationing with family and friends. But in the days leading up to vacation, there is so much to do that it’s easy to leave something undone, a mistake that could be costly and lead to headaches upon your return. Before you jet set off to your summertime paradise, remember…
As a homeowner, it is easy to get overwhelmed with home maintenance. As you look around, you see little things here and there that just need to be done. A leaky faucet. Old trim board that needs to be replaced. Air filters that need to be changed out. And what about the things you don’t…
As a homeowner, maintenance and projects are inevitable. You can hire a Plano handyman – like Castle Doctor – or you may choose to tackle these projects on your own. Even if you don’t intend to handle all large maintenance projects, be prepared for any project big or small with these 10 toolbox essentials: · Hammer: Probably the most used tool…
If you are anything like most North Texans, chances are you will be spending a good deal of time outdoors this summer. Swimming in the pool, lounging on your patio in the evening, grilling with friends and family, and more. But what condition is the exterior of your home in? During the winter months, most…
It’s a homeowners nightmare. You’ve worked hard all week, and all you want to do on the weekend is relax, refocus, and spend some time with family. Maybe your children have activities all weekend that you need to be a part of. Maybe there is a festival you’d like to attend. All the while, thoughts…
If you own a home, then you know that home maintenance is a never-ending list of thing to do. There are tasks we easily remember – switch the batteries in our smoke detectors, mow the lawn, replace air filters, etc. – but then there are other tasks that never cross our mind until it’s too…
Can you believe Spring has almost sprung? Daylight Savings Time has begun, and Spring is just around the corner. As a homeowner, we can look at the bi-annual clock changes as a good time to handle home maintenance. But what to do? Here are a few tips on things to check now – and every time –…
During the week of March 14th, the Environmental Protection Agency wants you to remember to check your home for leaks and get any potential leaks fixed. The Fix a Leak Week campaign is sponsored by the EPA in an effort to cut down on annual household water waste – waste that is in the upwards of 1 trillion gallons…