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Six ways to maintain your home this fall

Happy fall! Apple picking and trick-or-treating shouldn’t be the only things on your calendar this season. The fall is the perfect time to prep and maintain your home for the coming months. Too busy? Consider our Upkeep Services! Starting at just $150 per month, and our team at will ensure that your home stays in perfect condition! 

 

Whether you plan to use our Upkeep Services or not, we highly recommend maintaining your home in the following ways…

 

  • Screen Removal 
    • New England weather can be unpredictable! Please consider removing your window screens to prevent possible screen damage and breakage from the classic New England winter weather that is just around the corner. 
  • Caulking 
    • Annual caulking around plumbing fixtures is a great way to prevent water damage inside and outside your home. A water damage bill will be exponentially higher than the cost of annual caulking!
  • Smoke Alarms 
    • Safety is of utmost importance! An annual alarm inspection and battery replacement is a quick and easy way to protect you and your family from possible harm.
  • Drain & Trap Cleaning 
    • Your drains and traps should be on your home maintenance to-do list. Drains and traps should be cleansed to prevent residue buildup and avoid clogging. 
  • Heating & Cooling 
    • Your home’s heating and cooling units are expensive essentials. A filter change and basic service to both units will ensure that your home is effectively heated and cooled for years to come. 
  • Power Washing 
    • A trip to the car wash is likely a regular part of your schedule. If you clean your car, why not do the same for your house? The exterior of your home can quickly get dirty, which makes a yearly power wash a no-brainer.

 

We at McDonald Contracting highly recommend preventative home maintenance! Don’t have the time to complete all of these tasks yourself? Our Upkeep Services are a great way to ensure your home stays in great shape! Feel free to contact us to learn more! 

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Beautifully Remodeled Kitchen

 We just finished this beautifully remodeled kitchen in Arlington! The homeowner wanted to increase the size of their kitchen, so we bumped out the back of the house to add additional space. This extra space allowed us to add an island, more cabinetry, and storage. In addition, the beautiful new windows brighten the room and create an inviting gathering space.

What do you think? One thing to note is how we incorporated different siding for the addition. This really helps create a customized design for a beautiful finish.

Thanks for following along, The McDonald Contracting team

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Home Renovation Trends for 2022

With people spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are finding themselves wanting to revamp their living spaces. It is clear people want to be with the current trends but, we all know that trends come and go over time. So, when renovating your home, it is important to think about how you will like the renovation and design in the long run, not just to be “trendy.” We are here to help assist you in your home renovation project to ensure you like how it looks today and will years from now!