Almost every year, storms occur that are strong enough to bring down trees and branches. It’s important to look carefully at the trees around your property –- both old and dying trees and younger, healthy specimens –- to determine how they might impact your house or garage. This inspection is often easiest in the spring, […]
Charles Kelley joined HRRC’s Board of Directors about 2-1/2 years ago. “I believe the Board should reflect the diversity of the community,” Charles reflects, “and I like to think I can add some of that diversity.” A plumber for the City of Cleveland, Charles raised his family in Cleveland Heights, and his children are products […]
If you are contemplating any do-it-yourself repairs on a home built before 1978, it’s important to protect your family from the lead dust that can be generated when you disturb a painted surface. This lead dust can be very dangerous to small children and pregnant women. If not controlled and removed, it can remain in […]
Environmental Health Watch and Sustainable Cleveland 2019 are partnering with World Wildlife Fund and Geostellar to enable Northeast Ohio to “go solar” at a dramatically discounted rate. Environmental Health Watch is urging homeowners to check out this opportunity to have solar panels installed on their home, reduce their carbon footprint, and save money on their […]
If winter has taken a toll on your roof and it needs replacement, but you don’t have sufficient funds for the job, HRRC may be able to help. Cleveland Heights homeowner/occupants who fall within federal low- and moderate-income guidelines can receive $1,000 Incentive Grants ($1,500 for seniors age 62 and older) for a new roof. The […]
by HRRC Financial Counselor Keesha Allen. Every other commercial these days seems to be about insurance companies and the perks they offer. It’s tempting to make a decision based on the fact that your favorite actor is the spokesperson, or that a cute animal is trying to convince you that their coverage is best. Despite […]
You may be considering installing ceramic, porcelain, glass, or stone tile on a do-it-yourself basis. Whether you’ll be tiling a wall, floor, backsplash, or other surface, most of the pieces (the “field tiles”) will not need to be cut. However, you’ll need to plan how you will cut the “border tiles” that will go around the edges […]
The Surgeon General warns that radon (a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium) is the second leading cause of lung cancer in our country, producing nearly 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. It’s especially dangerous to smokers. Radon occurs naturally in nearly all soils; it moves up through the ground […]
Laminate may be the “new kid on the block” when it comes to flooring options, but it has quickly become one of the most popular. It resists scratching, staining, fading, and denting, and is reasonably easy to install on a do-self basis. Laminate flooring is sometimes called a “floating” floor, because it is all connected […]
If you find yourself dealing with a serious water leak or flood, the first challenge is stopping any more water from entering your home. Try to identify the source of the water and determine whether you need to call a professional to repair the problem. Once you have the water stopped, you can assess whether the damage […]