Most certainly, having a good air conditioning system for your home is going to be an additional expense. Roughly, the amount of electricity needed to run an air conditioner is the same as the amount needed to support an average refrigerator. Naysayers will argue that an air conditioner is a painfully expensive addon that does not really bring enough return of investment. They … [Read more...] about What Good Does an Air Conditioning System Bring You?
Home Life and Maintenance
Your Major Home Appliances: When to Repair and When to Replace
The purchase of a major home appliance is an investment that you would like to pay off for years to come. You expect your major home appliances to work hard and to work well. However, all appliances need maintenance, and all will eventually reach their failure point. People often get frustrated by this fact. However, appliances are no different than a car that comes with its … [Read more...] about Your Major Home Appliances: When to Repair and When to Replace
5 Tips to Make Roof Maintenance a Breeze
Roofs cost a lot of money. Unlike most other parts of a house, roofs also decay much more quickly. Basically, every 10 to 15 years you might expect a complete redo. However, there is a way to reduce the overall cost and prolong getting a new roof. All you have to do is periodical roof maintenance. Today we invited our friends from Do It Right Roofing – Vancouver roofing … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Make Roof Maintenance a Breeze
3 Common Roof Problems and How to Solve Them
Roofs are an integral part of a house; without a good roofing system, homes are rendered useless to the changing weather conditions. It’s important to take care of your roof, but to an untrained eye, it can be very easy to look over the symptoms of a potential problem. Below are a few common roof problems that you may want to be on the lookout for. Clogged Gutters Gutters … [Read more...] about 3 Common Roof Problems and How to Solve Them
Tips for Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly
With the consequences of global warming becoming more evident with each passing year, many people are focusing on what they can do to become more environmentally friendly in their everyday lives. Your home itself has one of the largest carbon footprints of any other aspect in your life. Finding ways to have your home converted to be more eco-friendly has become an important … [Read more...] about Tips for Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Water Damage Signs to Watch Out For
Water damage happens more frequently than people think. A problem with water damage though is that it is not always readily apparent. It can take on many forms, smells and it differs in terms of gravity. Generally, water damage happens after a calamity strikes: flood, typhoon, hurricane, earthquake, tornado or the like. But that's not always the case, even without the … [Read more...] about Water Damage Signs to Watch Out For
Gauge How Much to Water Your Central Texas Lawn
This article is geared towards our Central Texas dwelling fans - but there is a lot of useful information here for those of you living elsewhere! After surviving a historic drought from 2010-2014, and water restrictions across the metro area for the last four years, Pflugerville residents are dealing with the deluge of rain from recent hurricanes like Michael and Willa. … [Read more...] about Gauge How Much to Water Your Central Texas Lawn
5 Ways to Boost Your Home Value
Everybody wants an attractive home. A good paint job will undoubtedly boost the look and the possible equity of the house. To maintain the look of a particular home, you will need to keep it. Some may assume that the only way to properly keep a home is to put tons of money into the house. This is not always the case. In some instances, simply painting the interior or exterior … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Boost Your Home Value
6 Ways to Fix Your Home’s Curb Appeal
If you own an older home, chances are it still has that Leave it to Beaver or The Brady Bunch feel to it. Chances are, it’s time to change that appearance. Your neighbors may be thinking the same thing. There are a number of things you can do to improve the appearance of your home’s exterior. These are just a few of them. Cut Back the Greenery One of the quickest things you … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Fix Your Home’s Curb Appeal
