Check Your HVAC System

Check Your HVAC System

Throughout the fall and winter, the outdoor components of your HVAC system may become dirty or experience other issues. As you go about your home maintenance in March, be sure to inspect these parts. First, if your outdoor AC condenser has dirt or other debris on it, you may wish to use your garden hose…

Apply Weatherstripping Before Winter Sets In

Apply Weatherstripping Before Winter Sets In

Everyone wants their home to be cozy and warm throughout the winter months. If you feel a draft early, you’ll thank yourself later if you don’t ignore it. Add Weatherstripping Weatherstripping may include strips of material that you can apply to your doors or windows. They fold along the length of the door in a…

Add High-Tech Fixtures for Convenient Electrical Updates

Add High-Tech Fixtures for Convenient Electrical Updates

The latest electrical updates are all about smart use and energy-efficient convenience. Smart thermostats, security features and LED lighting offer excellent features to keep your home feeling safe and modern. Compare these common fixtures to see how a qualified electrician can update your home. Smart Tech Smart home systems offer easy customization of your home.…

You Need to Test the Water

You Need to Test the Water

Radon testing is useful and advantageous for all homeowners. Most people focus their efforts on testing the air for radon, but what about water? Shouldn’t we all worry about the radon levels in the water we drink? The majority of homes in the United States receive water from public water sources and these infrastructures test…

Address Any Problems With Outdoor Paths and Walkways

Address Any Problems With Outdoor Paths and Walkways

Whether the paths around your home are made of asphalt, concrete pavers, brick or another material, it is important to examine them during your home maintenance in March. Start by cleaning these areas using a broom and even a power washer. Once all the debris is cleared away, determine whether there are any significant cracks…

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Use Technology To Update Your Home

Are you looking for practical and useful ways to update your home? One of the most helpful DIY home improvement ideas out there is to upgrade by using smart devices and technology. These days, practically every room in the house can utilize technology to save energy, improve safety and add some much-needed convenience to your…

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Understanding Your Home’s Energy Use

One popular myth about saving energy is that all you have to do is adjust your thermostat and use your HVAC system less. While it’s true that running your heat and AC requires a lot of power, it’s only responsible for about 48 percent of your energy bills each month. Using a programmable thermostat can…