Utah winters are beautiful — until the temperature drops below freezing and your plumbing pays the price. Each year, hundreds of Utah homeowners deal with burst pipes, flooded basements, and costly water damage — all because of one preventable issue: frozen pipes. This guide walks you through how to prevent frozen pipes in Utah’s harsh…
Utah winters are stunning — until the snow, ice, and freezing winds start testing every inch of your home. Between high-altitude cold snaps, salt-laden roads, and rapid freeze–thaw cycles, winter in Utah can quietly cause thousands in damage if you’re not ready. This guide breaks down what to inspect, clean, and protect before the next…
Every Utah homeowner knows this truth: the state’s beauty comes with a price. Between high-altitude UV rays, dry air, hard water, and freeze–thaw cycles, your home’s exterior takes a beating year-round. The sun fades paint, ice lifts shingles, and wind fills gutters faster than you can clear them. But with the right upkeep routine, you…
Every Utah homeowner knows that “little problems” don’t stay little for long. Between blazing summers, icy winters, and the state’s unpredictable spring and fall transitions, homes here take a real beating. That’s why a clear, seasonal maintenance schedule isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. This guide walks through a full-year plan tailored to Utah’s unique climate and…
Every Utah homeowner has that one repair they meant to get to “next weekend.” Maybe it was a roof leak that only showed up when it rained sideways. Or a slow-draining sink that seemed harmless — until the pipe cracked mid-January. Utah homes don’t fall apart overnight; they unravel one ignored issue at a time.…
Owning a home in Utah comes with many perks — sweeping views, four distinct seasons, and strong resale value. But those perks also come with ongoing costs. From HVAC tune-ups to gutter cleaning, every system in your house needs care. Utah’s unique climate makes home maintenance especially important. Triple-digit summers push your AC to the…
The Costly Illusion of the Quick Fix We’ve all done it. A faucet starts dripping, so you wrap it with plumber’s tape. A gutter seam splits, so you slap on sealant. The furnace makes a funny noise, but you turn up the volume on the TV and ignore it. Temporary patches feel cheaper and easier…
Leaves, pine needles, sudden October snow, and freeze–thaw cycles make clogged gutters a fast track to ice dams, roof leaks, and basement flooding. Clean them now, or pay a lot more later. 1) Why Gutters Matter in Utah’s Climate Gutters aren’t trim. They’re your home’s drainage system. Without them doing their job, every storm, snow…
Refrigerator coil cleaning may not sound glamorous, but it’s one of the smartest home maintenance moves you can make. Those hidden coils are the unsung heroes of your kitchen — quietly working to keep your food cold and your appliance running efficiently. When dust, pet hair, and Utah’s famously dry desert air clog them up,…
Utah homeowners love their basements — but basements love sump pumps. From Salt Lake City to Provo, finished basements are common, and they add tremendous value to a home. But with Utah’s unique climate — snow-packed winters, rapid spring thaws, and the occasional late-summer downpour — those same basements are at constant risk of water…