Plants add many positive benefits to a home. They brighten up any living space and make it more inviting. In addition, plants add oxygen to a room, which can improve the health of you and your home. As an aside, we always recommend that, if you have a forced air gas furnace, have a reputable […]
Tips for Preventing Burst Pipes
February 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Denver’s recent cold spell has caused firefighters to struggle with frozen hoses, frozen boilers, and bust pipes across the metro area. When the temperatures dip to dangerous sub-zero levels, it’s possible that pipes an freeze in your home, so here are some prevention tips. 1. Open the cupboard doors. Pipes under sinks in some homes […]
Winter Wonderland Checklist
December 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s important to watch how your house responds to the environment through spring, summer, fall and winter. Take advantage of major snowfalls to learn things about your house that only snow can show. For example, is the snow melting from your roof rapidly? That means heat is escaping from your home through the roof and […]
Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather
October 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
At Alaris Properties, we know that you worked hard to get your new home. Owning a home is rewarding but also a huge task, so it’s important to make sure you take proper care of your home to avoid costly repairs in the future. Fall is here which means that winter is right around the […]
Why spend money or fill up the garbage when there are better options?
July 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Thinking green throughout all areas of your life–from your office to your wardrobe to your home electronics–will put you ahead of the game come next year. Start by donating unwanted or unneeded items around your home. This can put items to good use by getting them into the hands of someone who wants or needs […]
What’s the one thing you can do to your home to save the most energy?
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In autumn and spring, mild temperatures make it easy to forget about your home’s energy efficiency. However, when your air conditioner or furnace kicks in during the summer and winter months, the energy wasted heating and cooling your home becomes painfully obvious, especially due to the price spikes in electricity and gas during the most […]
How To Repair Water-Damaged Hardwood Floors
September 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
Over prolonged periods of time, water can warp, buckle, and/or cup hardwood flooring, leading to an expensive and time-consuming repair process.
Clever Ways To Reduce Household Water Usage
September 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The average family of four uses 146,000 gallons of water per year, at a cost of $700. With just a few small changes, however, that cost could drop by as much as 28%.
How To Revive A “Brown Lawn”
July 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
You may not have stopped your lawn from turning brown, but, generally, you can nurse it back to being green.
Save Energy For Summer : Flip Your Ceiling Fan Rotation
July 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For homeowners with ceiling fans, the change of seasons offers a timely reminder to change the direction in which your ceiling fan blades rotate. It not only cools your home more efficiently, but it can lower your energy bill, too.