General Home Maintenance
The Benefits of Utilizing the Services of a Full-Service Home Management Company
In South Florida, many people and communities are utilizing the benefits of partnering with a full-service home management and home maintenance company that is able to provide all services. A true full-service home management company provides its clients with the peace of mind they deserve and 100% client satisfaction. Whether you are a full-time or [...]
10 Ways to Make Your Home a Green Home
Creating a green home is easier than you think A green home is a healthy home; free of toxins with fresh air and a clean environment for our families. A green home is also an environmentally friendly home with reduced energy use, conscious recycling efforts and sustainable living habits. Reduce your temperature to your water [...]
What To Know When Choosing a Contractor
Ask the contractor if he/she is licensed, bonded, and insured. Request to see a contractor’s certificate of liability insurance. Inquire about references. Read More
Preventing Water Damage in your Home
Water damage can often be avoided with routine maintenance and assistance form qualified contractors. It will be worth your time to take a few moments every week to check potential trouble spots in and around your home. Early detection could mean the difference between a simple mop-up job and major construction repairs. General Tips Check [...]
Hurricane Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
From the Palm Beach County Disaster Recovery Coalition The best way to address disaster recovery is to better address preparedness – be prepared to recover. Although there are a number of organizations supporting the distribution of food, water, and ice, the importance of stocking your own supplies is imperative. Start now, and the additional costs [...]
Choosing the Right company to Safeguard Your Home for Hurricanes
With the dreaded hurricane season only a few weeks away, all South Florida residents need to start preparing. Don’t let your home go unprotected this hurricane season. Below are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing a home management company to help you and your home weather the storm. Confirm that the company [...]
Hurricane Help – Don’t Forget the Flashlights!
A working flashlight with backup batteries and plenty of water and non-perishable goods are necessities during hurricane season. Make sure these items are easily accessible in case of a power failure.
The Exterior
Sentricon Colony Elimination System
To insure the well-being of your family and home, Home Services through one of our “Preferred Vendors”, is offering the Sentricon Colony Elimination System to control Subterranean Termites. This system uses no harsh chemicals to kill termites and won’t contaminate the ground water. It uses chitin synthesis inhibitors to control these insects and has no [...]
The Interior
Top 10 Reasons For Plumbing Related Water Damage
Frozen pipe - Loss of heat in the home due to power outage or heating system failure often causes pipes to freeze. It is important to make sure all of your systems are equipped with battery back up systems. Pipe break - Pipes can break due to the age of the plumbing system, and also [...]
Surge Protection
Today’s homes are more reliant than ever on appliances and electronics that are controlled by extremely sensitive microprocessor circuits. These circuits are easily damaged or disrupted by power surges originating both inside and outside the home. GHMS offers a line of residential protection products designed to protect the electrical and electronic equipment in your home. [...]
The Power of Fans
Installing ceiling fans in your home will keep rooms cool and help reduce energy cost. Ceiling fans help your air conditioner by circulating the air flow in your home and keep room temperatures more comfortable. During the warmer months of the year it is recommended to turn your ceiling fans in a direction where the [...]
Summer Season
Cool Tips for Taking Care of Your AC
Sure, we all try to get in shape for the summer, but have you thought about getting your home in shape too? Your air conditioner is the heart of the home. It is constantly working to generate cool air so that you can enjoy your home during the summer heat. We want to help you [...]
Landscape Maintenance
Why seal your pavers?
Sealing your pavers is the most important and effective maintenance procedure. The coating of sealer will enhance the brightness of the color of your pavers. Sealing your pavers will help protect it, clean it and maintain its beauty for much longer. Sealing gives your pavers a protective coating, so if you stain it with oil [...]
Flower Power
Revitalize your front and back yard by planting new flowers. Let Gardens Home Management help you with all of your seasonal planting and weeding needs.
Staying Safe
Avoid Fires – Dryer Safety Tips
Clean lint trap after every load of laundry. Never leave your home or sleep while the dryer is running. At least annually have your dryer vent ducts cleaned and inspected by a professional. Only a professional can clean the lint accumulated inside the ducts. Learn More
Smoke Detectors: Staying Safe at Home
Smoke detectors are hardwired into your electrical system but have battery backups to take over it the power is interrupted. The batteries may emit a chirping noise if they need to be replaced but it is best to test the batteries at least twice each year and change them as needed. A good rule of [...]