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# Roofing Professionals

### [Common Items Homeowners Should Never Store in Their Garages](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/common-items-homeowners-should-never-store-in-their-garages)

Jan 8, 2019, 11:14:00 AM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [organization](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/organization), [storage](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/storage)

![Items never to store in garage](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/Items%20never%20to%20store%20in%20garage.jpg?width=4608&name=Items%20never%20to%20store%20in%20garage.jpg)

It's your garage, and it's one of the few places left where you can store, stack and otherwise stash overflow items from your home as well as the outdoors.

But not so fast. Before those common items take up permanent residency in your garage, be sure they don't pose a danger or at least a problem you should avoid. Some items might surprise you, which is good because this means you can take proactive steps to store them someplace else.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/common-items-homeowners-should-never-store-in-their-garages)

### [Avoid Burning These 5 Things in Your Fire Pit](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/avoid-burning-these-5-things-in-your-fire-pit)

Dec 28, 2018, 12:02:00 PM ● [temperature](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/temperature), [home safety](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-safety), [entertainment](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/entertainment)

![Stay Away from These Materials When Using a Fire Pit](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/Stay%20Away%20from%20These%20Materials%20When%20Using%20a%20Fire%20Pit.jpg?width=900&name=Stay%20Away%20from%20These%20Materials%20When%20Using%20a%20Fire%20Pit.jpg)

Ready to enjoy the cool outdoor temperatures and break out your fire pit? There are five materials that you should avoid burning next time you plan a backyard bonfire:

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/avoid-burning-these-5-things-in-your-fire-pit)

### [Keep Your Pipes from Bursting This Winter with These Home Maintenance Tips](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/keep-your-pipes-from-bursting-this-winter-with-these-home-maintenance-tips)

Dec 27, 2018, 11:32:33 AM ● [Insulation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/insulation), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas), [temperature](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/temperature)

![These Home Maintenance Tips Will Help Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing this Winter](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/These%20Home%20Maintenance%20Tips%20Will%20Help%20Prevent%20Your%20Pipes%20from%20Freezing%20this%20Winter.jpg?width=900&name=These%20Home%20Maintenance%20Tips%20Will%20Help%20Prevent%20Your%20Pipes%20from%20Freezing%20this%20Winter.jpg)

When the temperature drops, this puts your home's pipes at risk of freezing. A frozen pipe can burst and cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home. Keep reading to learn a few simple tricks and home maintenance tips to keep this from happening.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/keep-your-pipes-from-bursting-this-winter-with-these-home-maintenance-tips)

### [10 Things to Do Before Leaving for a Holiday Vacation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/10-things-to-do-before-leaving-for-a-holiday-vacation)

Dec 20, 2018, 3:58:52 PM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas), [home safety](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-safety)

![Address these items before your holiday vacation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/Address%20these%20items%20before%20your%20holiday%20vacation.jpg?width=900&name=Address%20these%20items%20before%20your%20holiday%20vacation.jpg)

Finally, it’s time for your long-awaited trip! As you finalize your to-do list, make sure you address these ten items before leaving for your holiday vacation.

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### [Why You Should Schedule a Roof Inspection This New Year](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/why-you-should-schedule-a-roof-inspection-this-new-year)

Dec 19, 2018, 1:47:00 PM ● [roof inspections](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-inspections), [roof repairs](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-repairs), [roof leak repairs](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-leak-repairs)

![Schedule a Roof Inspection This New Year with First Quality Roofing & Insulation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/Schedule%20a%20Roof%20Inspection%20This%20New%20Year%20with%20First%20Quality%20Roofing%20%26%20Insulation.jpg?width=900&name=Schedule%20a%20Roof%20Inspection%20This%20New%20Year%20with%20First%20Quality%20Roofing%20%26%20Insulation.jpg)

The new year signals a fresh start. Therefore, it is the perfect time to schedule a [roof inspection](https://www.firstqualityroof.com/free-inspection). If this is something you’ve been putting off, consider the following benefits of a well-maintained roof:

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/why-you-should-schedule-a-roof-inspection-this-new-year)

### [Why You Should Never Plant These Trees in Your Yard](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/why-you-should-never-plant-these-trees-in-your-yard)

Dec 18, 2018, 1:13:00 PM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas), [home safety](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-safety)

![Stay Away from These 5 Trees When Planting on Your Property](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/Stay%20Away%20from%20These%205%20Trees%20When%20Planting%20on%20Your%20Property.jpg?width=900&name=Stay%20Away%20from%20These%205%20Trees%20When%20Planting%20on%20Your%20Property.jpg)

 Trees provide many benefits to your yard, ranging from natural beauty to cooling shade. But some species of trees can cause more problems than they’re worth, so choose carefully before you end up with year after year of issues you didn’t expect.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/why-you-should-never-plant-these-trees-in-your-yard)

### [Winter Prep Checklist: Scheduling Your Roof Inspection](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/winter-prep-checklist-scheduling-your-roof-inspection)

Dec 6, 2018, 12:07:00 PM ● [roof inspections](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-inspections), [roof repairs](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-repairs), [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education)

In Las Vegas, December can bring quite a bit of rain. If your roof's in disrepair, you don't want to find out the hard way for a number of reasons. One primary reason to have your roof inspected is that roof leaks are not uncommon.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/winter-prep-checklist-scheduling-your-roof-inspection)

### [Homeowners Beware: 4 Items in Your Home with the Potential to Explode](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/homeowners-beware-4-items-in-your-home-with-the-potential-to-explode)

Nov 16, 2018, 10:36:00 AM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [temperature](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/temperature), [storage](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/storage)

![Follow these home maintenance tips to keep you safe from explosive household items](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/Follow%20these%20home%20maintenance%20tips%20to%20keep%20you%20safe%20from%20explosive%20household%20items.jpg?width=300&name=Follow%20these%20home%20maintenance%20tips%20to%20keep%20you%20safe%20from%20explosive%20household%20items.jpg)If you’re like most homeowners, you keep up on [home maintenance](https://www.firstqualityroof.com/) and take all the recommended precautions to avoid fires and other hazards. Did you know, however, that your home is full of everyday items with the potential to explode? Knowing what to watch out for can help you and your family avoid a dangerous accident. Here are 4 items in your home you’ll want to keep an eye on:

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/homeowners-beware-4-items-in-your-home-with-the-potential-to-explode)

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