If your home utilizes an air conditioning system, it’s understandable to feel stressed out when it stops working. That being said, you’ll be able to avoid these stressful moments by practicing a bit of preventative maintenance. Don’t worry, these steps don’t require performing any type of dangerous work. You’ll find out what to do in those situations a bit later. With that in mind, here are four easy ways to practice preventative air conditioner maintenance. Change Air Filters as Needed In order to keep particles out of the air in your home, air conditioners utilize filters. However, these filters won’t…
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Today, when we build a house, one of the first things we do is go to flooring stores and consider what type of flooring we want for our space. We walk into a home and look at the floor tiles; we comment on the carpeting; we admire the stone flooring; we go to flooring stores and get ideas for upgrading our own. But human beings didn’t always have flooring like this. Ancient Flooring The first floors were simply a patch of ground. This was especially the case in climates where it was warm enough year-round that no one really cared…
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An outdoor area that doesn’t have lots of vegetation can still be landscaped effectively. If the land already has lots of natural beauty, the process might be even easier for you. Someone who has recently purchased a lake house might start doing some research on different lake house landscape ideas. The landscape design plans that work in some areas might limit the people who have a large nearby lake to worth with at present. A landscaping business will frequently offer free landscaping consultation services. The professionals will go to the site itself. Some lake house backyard ideas will help people…
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Air conditioners are essential this time of the year. As the temperatures stay in the 90s for an entire week, in fact, the air conditioner industry is an important part of the nation’s economy. As an indicator, the HVAC system installation industry grew an estimated 2.6% a year between the time from 2012 to 2017. In addition to the importance of proper air conditioning installation and repair there are also many other factors that add to the value of a property and provide a comfortable place to live. From plumbing services to roofing repairs, there are many things that go…
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You were under the impression that no carpet cleaning company in the city could help, but without the funds to replace it you decided to give it a shot. After a Fourth of July party that abruptly came to an end, the guests had no option but to gather in your basement. With simply no time to take off their shoes when the sudden severe thunderstorm cancelled all fireworks plans within a 40 mile radius, it was in everyone’s best interest to remain in the basement until the warnings passed. With straight line winds reaching 70 miles an hour, a…
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One of the most beautiful things about owning a home is the fact that you can make any change you want to make your home living experience more rewarding. Home improvement projects with the aim of making your home more functionally efficient can definitely add value, as can those aiming to bring about aesthetic enhancements. The best kind of home improvement projects can accomplish both these goals and one of the best things you can do at your home is to create a home garden. Installing a home garden or yard garden, properly planned and executed, can really add value…
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The average farm is over 400 acres, which can mean a lot of mowing for a reliable tractor or mower. An electric clutch or PTO clutch is the heart of the machine and can require some troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure your mower has a long life. Here are a few ways to tell if your clutch just needs some repairs or if it’s time for a gravely PTO clutch replacement. Ensure that the issue is with the PTO clutch itself, and not another part of the machine. It should go without saying, but always ensure that you’re reading instructions…
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Motorized window blinds are one of the most popular window treatments on the market today. By simply installing automated window blinds in your home, you can elevate your home’s convenience, beauty and protection while saving money in the long run. If you’re on the fence about making the switch from average window blinds to motorized, continue reading below to find out the top four reasons why motorized blinds are one of the most popular window treatments today: Noticeable Energy Savings According to the Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC), window attachments can improve the performance of windows and save up to…
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The weather may be good now, but that’s no reason not to be proactive. As a homeowner you’re already well aware of the impact rain, ice and snow has on your plumbing. Freezing your pipes, cracking your foundation, clogging your gutters…it’s a lot to deal with when the season takes a turn for the cold and all the more reason to keep an eye out for any issues early on. It’s time to ask some questions about your energy bill and the state of your home. Are you noticing unusual increases in your monthly total? Has your HVAC system been…
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Radon testing is one of those things that’s important for every home to have, but most people don’t think about it. Radon isn’t something that’s talked about often, and most people don’t realize why it’s an issue and how it can affect their home. The EPA states that for every 15 homes in the United States, at least one has radon levels that rank at or above the EPA action level. Here’s a few reasons why getting yours tested is so important and what radon testing companies can do to help you understand what’s going on. Having Your Home Tested…