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5 Reasons To Update Your Bathroom
Is your bathroom beginning to look like its own horror flick? If you are starting to see broken or cracked tiles, damaged fixtures, peeling paint, watermarks, rust, leaks, or drippy faucets, then it’s past time for a bathroom remodel. While these issues are ugly to see, they also can invite unwanted guests such as mold, mildew and insects into your home, and in many cases, can lead to bigger problems. A bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in your…
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Do you know how your home’s air conditioner works?
Air conditioning units have become an important part of our daily lives, and most Americans would say it is a luxury they couldn’t live without. Certainly, with the summer heat upon us, we are appreciating our air conditioners even more over the last couple of weeks. While we use air conditioning often, does anyone really know what’s inside the box that is making the house so comfortable? Air conditioning units have a filter, a condenser coil, a compressor and a…
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Trends in kitchen fixtures
The kitchen is a place where we spend a lot of time. While making selections for a new kitchen can be overwhelming, be sure to keep comfort and convenience in mind when looking into new trends and updates for your home. As new technology has finally expanded to the kitchen, homeowners are opting for deep sinks that are easy to clean. When it comes to fixtures, pull-down kitchen faucets with high arcs are all the rage, along with hands-free and…
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Smart thermostat: Is it time to upgrade to one in your home?
In a world of hustle and bustle, we are all looking for ways to make our lives more convenient and comfortable. The smart thermostat, or Wi-Fi thermostat, is one more way to add convenience and comfort, and they are becoming very popular in the HVAC world. This technology allows the user to control and observe the temperature and operation of their HVAC system from a smart phone or a computer at any time. While a smart thermostat sometimes is considered…
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12 Tips For Beating The Summer Heat
Summer in the Miami Valley can be a challenge. Cool mornings quickly heat up to scorching days, and we won’t even get into the discussion of how high the humidity can rise, which adds even more heat to your ‘hot.’ Many people resist the urge to turn on their air conditioners unless absolutely necessary. Air conditioner-spiked electric bills are no joke! Of course, there are also still homes that have no air conditioner at all. Whether you don’t have an…
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How to fix that leaky faucet in your kitchen
Is a dripping sound from your kitchen faucet getting on your last nerve? Maybe it’s time to take care of the leak. Most of the time, a leaky faucet isn’t hard to repair, depending on the nature of the drip and the type of faucet. Potential problems with faucets include worn-out seals, loose parts, broken plumbing or corrosion. Four types of faucets, including compression, cartridge, ball and ceramic disk, can be found in most homes. Do your research and find…
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What is a ‘cleanout’ and why you should know where it’s located at your home
Clogs are not something you think about every day until they happen in your home. While any clog in your pipes could be bad, a main line clog can become a big problem for homeowners. A main line helps transport waste water from the home to underground sewer mains. A clog in the main line can lead to a raw sewage backup coming out of the drains, causing significant damage and resulting in an expensive sewer line repair or replacement.…
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6 HVAC tips for homes with pets
While pets can make your house a home, they aren’t always good for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (or HVAC) system. We breathe in air every day, and proper ventilation is critical to home comfort. However, your pet’s dander, hair or fur can wreak havoc on the HVAC system and mess with indoor air quality. Considering that people spend most of their time indoors, it’s important to have fresh air to keep us healthy and happy, so it’s especially…
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Plumbing tools you should have on hand in your home
What’s in your tool box? Does it consist of the proper tools to do any basic plumbing job? Unfortunately, plumbing problems happen, so it’s best to be prepared when they do. You can save time and money by being ready with the essential plumbing tools you might need to perform minor repairs yourself. Some basic plumbing problems that the average homeowner usually can fix include: Clogged sinks, garbage disposals, shower drains and tubs Dripping faucets Changing a faucet Leaky pipes…
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How to know if you have mold in your HVAC system
Mold can be found almost anywhere, including in your home and in your home’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. It grows where moisture is present, and when it comes to your HVAC system, the most common areas of growth are in ductwork, drip pans, or air conditioning coils. If you or any of your family members are experiencing cold-like symptoms on a regular basis, it might be time to have your house checked for mold. Common reactions to…
