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Non-toxic (and effective!) Tick Prevention Tips

Tis’ the season. We are unenthused about tick season to say the least. And

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Fundamentals: Annual Water Heater Maintenance

Water heaters are truly the unsung heroes of our households that we take for granted, quietly ...

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Green 👍 Not Required: Surveying and Maintaining the Backyard

With winter in the rearview mirror, your backyard is going to need a bit of TLC to get it ready ...

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April showers bring…more maintenance 🌧️🏠

When you’re a homeowner, ongoing and regular maintenance and inspection of the home are just ...

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Squeaky floors be gone 👣

If you have wood floors, squeaks and creaks are part of the everyday and possibly a disruption ...

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Don’t be spooked 👻 Inspect the Attic 

In the realm of home maintenance, the attic is often an ...

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Power Washing the House = 💰 in your pocket

Power washing the exterior of your home is as satisfying as it sounds, plus the added perk of ...

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Most common reasons your sinks are draining slowly ⏲️ 🛀 

This week we’ve got a quick-reference guide for the top ...

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Skylight neglect? We’ve all been there. Let’s save 💰 and maintain ’em

Whether it’s an addition you’ve made to your home or a feature that was already there when ...

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Get to know your septic 🚽🛁🚰 and save 💰

Just FYI: a septic system is a type of home wastewater ...

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Decoding Toilet Sounds 🔊🚽

Toilets make noise. And it’s safe to say that we’re ...

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Basement Flooding 🌊 Essential (and immediate!) Steps

The basement is flooding. What ...

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Laundry Not Getting Dry? Dryer Efficiency 101

If you’re finding that your tumble drying is taking forever, you’re not alone. Especially at this time of the year when the weather is cooler and ...

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Lock it Down 🔐 Essential tips for Home Security

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Cut Down Your Winter Energy Bill

Winter energy bills can get cray. And the way to save some dough comes down to efficiency: efficiently keeping cold air out and warm air in. Here are ...

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Go-to Home Maintenance Tips for 2024

As 2023 makes way for ’24, we like the idea of setting resolutions for our living spaces, in addition to our personal goals. So why not kick off ...

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Fire-proof your (holiday) Home: Fire Prevention Tips

Amidst the festive decorations, cozy gatherings, and elaborate holiday feasts, it’s crucial to prioritize fire safety in the home during the ...

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Cozy Season: Indoor home hacks for staying warm

While cranking up the thermostat can do the trick of keeping your home warm, it comes with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there are plenty of tips ...

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How-to: Be Snowstorm Ready

Stock up on essentials You know this one. Before the snowstorm hits, make sure you have an ample supply of non-perishable food, ...

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Wild Thing: Keep the Wildlife Out of Your Home

Depending on where in the world you are, wildlife may be a small or big consideration as a homeowner. Nonetheless, ...

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Bed Bugs 101: What You Need To Know

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Cleaning your refrigerator coils improves your fridge’s energy efficiency

This is one of those ‘if you know, you know’ moments #iykyk that most of us just don’t know. Until now. One ...

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Install a dehumidifer to protect your basement from moisture damage

We know that water or moisture in the home (anywhere besides coming directly from your faucets) is unfavorable to say the least. And whether your ...

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Click, click, click. 3 ways to fix your stove when it’s clicking.

Ensure safety first: always prioritize safety when ...

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Tips to Extend the Life of Your Stone Patio Tiles

You love your stone patio. We love your stone patio. Your guests and your kids and your dog love ...

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Quick Guide to Year-Round Outdoor Furniture Cleaning and Maintenance

When you’re closing on a new home, one of the most exciting parts is daydreaming about your future outdoor ...

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Troubleshoot Your Garage Door Issues

You might not often think about the awesomeness of your automatic garage door, but if you do, you’ll realize it’s a VIP entrance to your home ...

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Unexpected Benefits of Painting Your Home’s Exterior

We all know that it’s not just what’s on the inside that counts when it comes to your 

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Questions to ask your plumber when they make a house call

We’ve all been there. The toilet is overflowing or you hear a trick-trick-trickle in the wall or the shower drain ...

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Prevent a clothes dryer fire with this simple annual task

Clothes dryers cause nearly 3,000 fires a year across the country, according to the United ...

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DIY basement improvements to add value to your home

An unfinished basement can cause mixed feelings: creepy,

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Your gutters need cleaning

Maintaining a well-functioning gutter system is essential when you are a homeowner. It’s ...

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Reviving your outdoor grill for the summer!

With the arrival of summer, it’s time to fire up your outdoor grill and live your best ...

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If you have mold, here’s what you need to do ASAP

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How to check for mold in your home, right now

Big bad mold is a common problem that can affect any home. From potential health issues to damage to your property, early detection is ...

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Summer, summer, summertime

2. Power wash. This one is a summer classic: whether you DIY or enlist the help of a service company, ...

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5 quick fixes to remove toxins from your home

Chemical sources in the home can come from a variety of places and in the form of a variety of unpronounceable ingredients. Here are some quick-start ...

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How to Properly Clean a Bathtub

Let’s normalize not knowing the most effective ways to clean things in the house, especially the things that get a LOT of use. ...

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Air Purifiers: Do you need one?

We’re always looking for ways to improve the air quality of our ...

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The Toilet Demystified: Maintenance + Cleaning Tips

So, we’re with you, toilet upkeep isn’t one of the more pleasant household ...

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How to deep clean a dishwasher

Dishwashers get funky. It’s a reality we don’t often confront but l

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5 ways to improve your fridge-freezer efficiency

A fridge can often be the biggest energy consumer in a household – especially since it’s running 24/7/365. So ...

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5 appliance filters you never clean but you should

An unchanged filter can influence indoor air quality and cause our appliances to work overtime ...

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How to clean your oven the non-toxic way

Treat this blog as a friendly reminder to clean your oven. We’d bet it’s been a ...

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Propane Heating vs. Oil Heating Showdown

Spring has sprung. Huzzah! And while many of us have put hot chocolate by a cozy fire behind us, it’s always a good time to consider the ...

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How to improve water efficiency at home

  The Small Stuff: Don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket for ...

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Clean water supply at home. It’s a must.

First, we recommend contacting a local water testing company to get more information about ...

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Keeping the air clean in your home is a breeze!

We don’t need the research to tell us that in fact, we spend most of our 24 hours indoors. And that air quality can have an effect on our health ...

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Keep your basement dry with these sump pump reminders!

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Hey Siri, define septic system

Here’s the thing with the ever elusive septic system, you know it’s there but you don’t ever really deal with it. Until you have ...

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Get Wise to Washing Machine Wisdom

“Why does the laundry stink?” is a thought that your household laundry-doer has at some point in time. The long and short of it is that sour, ...

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The Winterizing Series, Part 4: Exteriors

So by now, maybe the term “winterizing the home” is part of your everyday vernacular… maybe it’s inspired a water cooler chat you’ve ...

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The Winterizing Series, Part 3: Protect your pipes – The How-To’s

Ok, so here’s the thing. As long as your pipes are getting used during the winter (meaning you and your family are home and the water is running ...

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The Winterizing Series, Part 1: Can you feel the heat?

As grown ups, we’ve got lists and lists and lists of things we need to take care of. All the time. And we are very seldom listless. But of all the ...

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The Winterizing Series, Part 2: Feeling a bit drafty?

You know that last bit of summer – that warm, calm and quiet spell of temperate weather – that passes through although autumn has begun? ...

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Winterizing Your Home

As grown ups, we’ve got lists and lists and lists of things we need to take care of. All the time. And we are very ...

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Armadillo Launches Modern Home Warranty Solution in 20 Markets

NEW YORK and CLARKSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 3, 2021 ...

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Armadillo: Homeownership made easier

Once upon a time, there was a dad in charge of bath time. The kids were having a ball and after a lot of singing and ...

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Armadillo, In a Nutshell

Here’s the dillo, it’s a new age of home warranty for a new age of ...

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      What is Home Warranty?

      Home Warranty plans cover the costs of repair or replacement of major appliances and systems like HVAC, refrigerators, dishwashers, washer/dryers and so much more.

      Armadillo is a technology company that makes requesting a repair and resolving the issue streamlined, easy, at your fingertips, and affordable.

      Typical Home Warranty

      A long legal contract. More pages means more conditions and exclusions – and more reasons to deny you service.

      Armadillo’s Home Warranty

      Shortest, most transparent and digestible plan in the industry. That means less fine print so that we can actually deliver for you.