If you’ve never experienced a flooded basement, consider yourself lucky. The damage a flood can do can be catastrophic- with water damage spreading from your flooring, your furniture, and potentially valuable family heirlooms. So how do you prevent your home from flooding? Heed these three tips from your friends at DeFazio Company, and never come home to a flooded basement again.
Adding home value is a common desire of many homeowners. There are several home improvement projects that can not only improve the comfort of your home while you’re living in it but will also increase your future list price when it comes time to sell. The next time you’re looking for a project to boost your home’s value, consider an irrigation system from DeFazio Company.
Installing a fence around your Cleveland area home is a great way to add value and privacy to your backyard. However, many homeowners who set out to complete this project themselves run into some unfortunate mistakes that can have long-lasting negative effects. To help you avoid these mistakes, our team at DeFazio Company has made a quick list of the most common ones to avoid.
While we all love the idea of a large backyard, the fact is, it is just not possible or practical for everyone. However, just because your yard is on the small side doesn’t mean it can’t be used and enjoyed by your friends and family. Today, the team at DeFazio Company is discussing our favorite ways to make your small backyard feel larger.
Are you looking for a way to increase the value of your Cleveland area home? Most real estate professionals agree that a good first impression can really help sell your home fast. That’s why at DeFazio Company, we encourage homeowners to look for ways to improve the exterior of their home, focusing beyond just the interior. Today, we’re going to discuss how landscape lighting can increase the value of your home, and help it sell fast.
Do you love to entertain in your Ohio home? Fall is a wonderful time to host a backyard party around a fire pit in the crisp autumn air. However, fall not only brings cooler temperatures, it also brings shorter days. After the sun goes down, you need a safe way for the party to continue. At DeFazio Company, our outdoor landscape lighting offers you the perfect solution. Read on for our favorite ways to incorporate lighting into your outdoor space that will provide both ambiance and safety.
Summer is a favorite time of year for many people. The weather is warm, and you generally have more time to spend with family and friends. However, here in Ohio, summer also comes with daylong storms, and that can lead to too much water accumulating on your property. While it might not seem like a big deal to have small amounts of water pooling on your property, any amount of flooding can actually cause serious issues if not attended to. At DeFazio Company, we provide landscape drainage solutions, and today we are discussing why they are so important.
Winter weather in Ohio is hard on your home in a variety of ways. Your furnace works overtime, your roof and siding take a beating, and your home’s drainage system is subject to all kinds of unique problems that can be difficult to solve. At DeFazio Company, we believe in being prepared, so as we head into the second half of winter, watch out for these three common drainage problems.
Outdoor lights can be tricky. Sometimes the challenges they present are minor, easy fixes; while other times, lighting problems can be dangerous. Because of this, it’s a good idea to know how to identify issues and prevent any problems from turning dangerous. At DeFazio Company, we take pride in providing safety and visibility around Cleveland area homes, so today we’re discussing the most common issues we see and what you can do about them.
Feeling safe and secure in your own home is a top priority of most homeowners. No one wants to stay awake all night worrying if their home is truly safe. If you’re looking to add to your security system, the right outdoor lighting can help deter crime on your property and can sometimes be even more effective than a traditional security system. To help you choose the right type of security lights for your Cleveland area home, listen to the experts at DeFazio Company.