HomeKeepr Blog

As the year winds down, many of us are busy making holiday plans, reflecting on the past twelve months, and setting goals for the next. But there’s one task that often gets overlooked—yet makes a bigger difference than you might think: year-end window cleaning.

Clean windows aren’t just about appearances. They influence mood, energy, home value, and even health. Whether you're preparing for holiday guests or simply welcoming the new year with clarity, giving your windows a fresh start can be a surprisingly powerful reset.

When it comes to selling a home, spring and summer often get all the attention. But fall can actually be one of the best times of year to put your property on the market. From motivated buyers to less competition, autumn offers unique advantages that can help you sell your home faster and at a great price.

Replacing windows might not be the most glamorous home improvement project, but it's one of the most impactful. Whether you're dealing with drafty panes, outdated styles, or rising energy bills, new windows can breathe fresh life into your home—both visually and functionally.

As summer heat approaches, keeping your home cool without skyrocketing energy bills is a top priority. You don’t need to overhaul your home to stay comfortable—small, strategic changes can boost your air conditioner’s efficiency and create a refreshing environment. Here’s a guide to help you maximize your cooling system, lower your cooling costs, and reduce strain on your air conditioner:

With the planet growing increasingly warm, the climate is changing rapidly. It’s not just getting hotter, it’s also getting colder, and stormier, and drier, and more extreme in every dimension. As a homeowner, you’re going to have to make sure your house can keep up with all that nature is trying to throw at it, no matter where you live. Is your home ready? Here’s a short list to check.

Owning an older home can be a really amazing experience. Not only do you get to actually live in a slice of history, you’re also there to make decisions about this building that will stay with it potentially for generations to come (no pressure). But it’s not all pink toilets and clawfoot tubs; a lot of the most important calls in older homes are about energy efficiency.

When temperatures drop in winter, it’s not uncommon to see ice and snow outside and maybe even a little bit of frost on the outside of your windows and storm doors. Occasionally, though, you might notice a bit of ice building up on the inside of your windows as well. It’s easy to overlook this as just a sign that the temperature has really dropped outside, but that can be a mistake.

Your home’s windows fill a number of important roles. They let natural light into the house, allow you to see what’s going on outside, and serve as a barrier against inclement weather. Unfortunately, your windows aren’t immune to the ravages of time, weather, and various other hazards that can damage or weaken them. You may find yourself in a position where you have to replace one or more windows in your home, especially if you’re hoping to prevent drafts and leaks heading into the winter.

Windows are one of the most important features of your house. They let in light, let in fresh air, and can have a significant impact on the overall look of your rooms. With that said, windows do require a bit of maintenance from time to time. Most of the time, it will be simple things like cleaning the windows and checking window screens for damage to make sure that your windows are still operating in tip-top shape. Occasionally, though, you may find that your windows require a bit more service to keep them from showing wear and other damage over time.