Maryland and D.C. Home Improvement and Home Inspection discussion and Repair Advice

It's Back to School Month! Below are monthly maintenance tips from EFynch : Baltimore and D.C. home improvement community for homeowners and handymen. Baltimore MD: September is the unofficial start of Fall but temperatures in Baltimore and D.C.  can still climb over 90 degrees. Because of this, homeowners should remain in "summer mode" however, we also recommend thinking ahead to this winter and starting prep work. Your air condition is going to be giving it's last push of the season but hopefully we will have a few nights where windows can be opened for some well deserved fresh air. It is important to start thinking about Winter and September is a good time to begin planning. Tasks and home services that are "summer only" projects might be hard to schedule as the season's change so let's get a jump start on those. Below is a list that EFynch has put together to help you stay on track with your home maintenance plans. We put this l...

Actual home damaged during Winter Storm Riley 3/5/2018 Information from EFynch.com . With some information provided by Long & Foster Insurance . Timonium, MD: Last week, the winds indeed hit 60+mph in most places. As a smart home owner, you already took note the tips we posted in our checklist of items .  However, what should you do when the worst happens, as too many people experienced last week? With more storms in the forecast and several trees weakened by the events last week- here is some more info on what do do after a home emergency occurs: What do we do next?  1. Make sure all people on the property are safe and accounting for. Keep the area clear even though you may want to check it out. Downed trees do have a risk of "self righting" because of root structure that may still be intact. They can also roll or shift so it is important for EVERYONE to clear the area and stay a safe distance away.    ***If you cannot clear the a...

The information below is provided by EFynch.com - Based in Baltimore, we are the regions friendly community for non-biased home improvement news, advice, and handyman information.  (Baltimore, MD) : In 1986 Tom Hanks and Shelley Long starred in a movie called The Money Pit . The premise is that a young couple buys the perfect home but shortly after moving in (. . . as they walk into the foyer), things quickly descend into home ownership hell. The movie is meant to be a comedy but for new homebuyers, the stress this young couple faces are things of nightmares. The couple haphazardly rushed into purchasing the problematic home and, if EFynch was around then, here is the advise we would give the homebuyers to consider BEFORE placing an offer. Exterior: - Condition/ age of the roof:   A new roof can last 30 to 50 years depending on the quality. It can also be the largest expense if ignored. If the roof appears to have problems or is older, make sure to include thi...

Baltimore, MD: At EFynch , we are doing out best to give all homeowners and homebuyers the tools to properly locate, and research the contractors they want to hire*. Too many other sources online only give you the "advertised choice", and asking for a recommendation on neighborhood websites does not guarantee you are getting non-biased results (a growing problem). However, even with the toughest verification procedures, you can find online, there is still the chance that a hired Pro or Handyman may not meet your expectations. Problems happen, humans are humans, and sometimes things just don't "click". So, here is our advice when something goes wrong: Step 1: Document and mention the issue to the contractor/ handyman as soon as possible. In addition to carpentry skills, a home improvement project is equal parts logistics and identifying any issue that must be remedied as early as possible will help. ----- SIDE NOTE ----- *If handled properly, clearl...