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There’s a lot to love about a mature tree in your backyard. It shades your patio in July, adds curb appeal, and gives the kids something to climb. But if you live anywhere in Westerville, Dublin, Powell, Gahanna, New Albany, Hilliard, Pickerington, Grove City, or Canal Winchester, that same tree could be quietly costing you

If you’ve ever dealt with a swarm of ladybugs on your siding in October, a wasp nest tucked under your soffit, or the unmistakable sound of something scurrying around above your ceiling, there’s a good chance your attic ventilation is part of the story. Most homeowners think of attic vents as a way to manage

Nobody wants to spend a summer evening on the patio swatting mosquitoes. But before you reach for the bug spray or citronella candles, it’s worth looking up — literally — at your gutters. One of the most overlooked causes of a mosquito-infested backyard isn’t a pond, a birdbath, or a neglected kiddie pool. It’s standing

When most Central Ohio homeowners think about window sealing, they think about drafts. A cold breeze sneaking in during a January cold snap, or the AC working overtime on a sweltering July afternoon in Westerville or Dublin. That’s a fair association — air sealing absolutely affects comfort and energy bills. But here’s what doesn’t get

When most Columbus-area homeowners think about storm season, they picture hail dents and wind-torn shingles. But siding takes a beating in summer too — and it’s rarely from a single dramatic storm. It’s the slow, cumulative stress of heat, UV exposure, and humidity that adds up over a Central Ohio summer, from the first 90-degree

If you’ve lived in Central Ohio for more than a few summers, you know the drill: a string of 90-degree days, sticky humidity rolling up from the river valleys, and an AC unit that seems to run non-stop from June through August. Whether you’re in Westerville, Dublin, New Albany, Powell, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Grove City,