As a realtor, you have enough on your plate. Clients wanting to see homes, others wanting you to list theirs, paperwork, phone calls…the list goes on and on! Let Castle Doctor make your job a little easier by providing a one stop-shop for anything home maintenance related. Whether you are wanting to get a home ready to…
When we think about vacuuming, we often think about vacuuming our floors. But within a home, there are other key areas that need to be vacuumed out regularly to save you from costly repairs down the road, provide more energy efficiency, and give you an overall healthier Plano home. Consider taking advantage of this winter month to…
We’re good at remembering the big things. Change air filters. Winterize our outdoor faucets. Etc. Those are project we are used to doing in January. But what about the little things? Castle Doctor can help! Start the new year off right and perform these Plano home maintenance projects now! · Clean Tub and Sink Drains: Gross right?! But it’s a necessary…
As winter rolls around, and Plano, Texas homeowners are using more natural gas than other times of the year, carbon monoxide issues can be more prevalent than other times of the year. Here are 4 steps you can take to tackle carbon monoxide leaks in your Plano home. Step 1: Understand the Dangers Carbon monoxide is an odorless,…
Whether you did an elaborate light display or keep it pretty simple and traditional, the way that you remove your Christmas lights can have a big impact on how much time and money you spend on Plano Christmas light installation in the future. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind that will help you save…
The weather is getting cooler in North Texas, and it’s important that your home is ready for the winter weather. We’ve already had quite a few nights that have dropped down into the thirties! One commonly overlooked part of home winterizing is the care taken to winterizing your outdoor faucets. Many homeowners – particularly in…
During the holiday season, most Plano homeowners give their disposal a workout. Between cooking, baking, and cleaning up large meals for friends and family, the last thing you need is for your garage disposal to give out and get clogged. Here are a few dos and don’ts from Castle Doctor to keep your disposal running…
Air filter maintenance can be an easily overlooked part of your Plano home maintenance plan. Out of sight; out of mind it would seem. Stop right now and think about the last time you changed your home’s HVAC filter. Was it a month ago? Or was it 6 months ago? Proper maintenance of those forgotten…
Fall has finally arrived in North Texas, and we are thrilled to feel some cooler air roll in! When the cooler air rolls in, we frequently find ourselves with higher energy costs to heat the home and keep in comfortable, run holiday lights, etc. Have you done an energy assessment lately? Making a few small changes…
We don’t ever think of our fireplace in terms of health, but we should. Over time, age, wear, and natural causes can deteriorate your fireplace and chimney, causing it to be less effective – but even more than that – dangerous! In fact, 43% of home fires are related to fireplace issues. With that in…