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The time period between the holiday season and the start of spring tends to be slower and it can drag on. These months are actually a great time to evaluate your home?s current condition and prepare for any upcoming repairs. The spring months are all about spring cleaning and home maintenance and creating a list …
Everyone has an emergency plan should their power go out. Matches and candles kept in a side cupboard, flashlights with extra batteries, an independent phone charger…these tiny additions all add up to a safer situation. But what about a faulty generator? Sometimes these small efforts still aren’t enough. More American families and businesses alike are …
Many Americans have been making the switch from traditional water heaters to tankless water heaters. This is because a tankless water heater heats the water directly. Homeowners don’t have to worry about water sitting in a storage tank. What’s more, tankless water heaters have a life expectancy of up to 20 years. However, there are …
The United States construction industry is very important to the global economy. It amounts to about 10% of the global market share and is the second larges construction industry on the planet. If you are looking at heavy equipment sales and you need to get new stuff for your company, there are some things you …
Unless you work as a contractor or repair home heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems (HVAC), you probably do not spend a lot of time thinking about your thermostat. The only reason this can cause you problem with that approach is that if you are experiencing thermostat problems and do not know about it you …
If you’re like most homeowners or even renters, you’ll likely use an air conditioner to beat the heat during the warmer months. But it’s not enough just to have an AC unit; it also needs to be the proper size for your home or a given room. And when new AC units are too small, …
If your home has a septic tank, it is essential that you understand how to take care of it. Otherwise, you’ll end up needing to use portable toilets while your system is fixed. As soon as you move into the house, start managing your system based on which type you have. An absorption field septic …
Many people around the country are looking to change the way how their houses look from the outside. It has been estimated that at least 64% of people who want to upgrade their homes will do something about their back yard. If you are looking to sell your home, upgrading your landscaping can make a …
Having a house of your own comes with both joys and responsibilities. Ensuring that your house is a safe, secure, and functional place can be quite the process, but many people take advantage of the necessity for this work to be done, and turn it into an opportunity to alter the house to fit the …
Decks are one of the best features a home can have, as many people love the idea of hosting gatherings and cook-outs right in their own backyard. But there are an estimated 40 million decks in the United States that are 20 years old, and like with roofing and roof repair, sometimes you have to …