As residents in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Dallas, Texas, deal with heavy rains and flooding conditions this first full week of March, other areas of the country are already experiencing the sunshine and warmth of the approaching spring. Any change of temperature in any location in America forces home owners and business owners across the country to reevaluate and schedule maintenance of their heating and air conditioning units. As technologies in home energy products and equipment continue to progress, many home owners find the need to make sure that they work with heating and cooling contractors to have the most efficient…
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When it comes to your home, there are a million things you can do to update it. New roofing, an interior paint job, some shelves in the kitchen. Indeed, the list can seem never ending. But when it comes to the most bang for your buck, often times the real value of a renovation is how much you can get out of it. Investing in your outdoor space can actually end up being a better way to spend money than doing anything to the inside! Enjoy It With Your Family When it comes down to it, the decision to get…
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The housing market is more competitive now than it has ever been before thanks to the introduction of the internet. While the internet has made it easier for home buyers to canvas a wider variety of homes, at the same time it has meant that home sellers have more competition than ever before. Distinguishing your home through home improvement projects is one of the surest ways to guarantee that your home gets the attention it deserves and sells at a price that you can be happy with. Unfortunately, most home improvement projects focus on the interior of a home, which…
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If you are looking into painting your business or doing some sort of renovations to the place regarding paint whether it be a complete make over or just a few accent walls you may want to consider hiring commercial painting services. In this day and age it’s very tempting to have the DIY complex and want to try and do everything ourselves. It’s understandable; it might save money and we get the bragging rights. But, when you are talking about your place of work or your own company, you don’t want to be cutting corners. Your office is the first…
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Hurricane season is long gone — but that doesn’t mean you should rest easy! With global warming ever-changing the earth’s climate and weather patterns, some areas like Southwest Florida are experiencing a surge of tornadoes, hurricanes, and otherwise. Because of these storms, houses are damaged due to the high wind, flying debris and rain. Especially now, mother nature never takes a day off. That being said, you should always be preparing for a hurricane or tornado. Here’s how to prepare for a hurricane in 3 steps: Protect Your Home’s Infrastructure One of the easiest ways to prepare for hurricanes is…
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Your home requires constant upkeep to function at its best. Keeping you safe from roaming eyes, shielding you from the rain and keeping you warm in spite of the cold are but a few functions of a strong household, but there’s another oft neglected element in the homeowner’s repair repertoire. Your basement, normally used for general storage or housing energy, can become prone to cracks and leaks if not regularly attended to. Should you go too long without a once over you could even find yourself at risk for a flood! A basement waterpoofing company is the first tool in…
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Every year, almost half of all house fires that are reported across America involve a light switch, an ignition switch, or another minor electrical malfunction that turns into a roaring blaze. Homes that still do not have ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs, have a much higher instance of home electrocution incidents. When to call an electrician? The startling answer could be: right now. Faulty wiring, especially in homes that are more than about 40 years old, account for about two-thirds of all residential fires that were studied recently. Frayed cords and plugs to electrical appliances started about 10% of…
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The times you need a plumber most are often the times when the shop isn’t open. Because this is always a possibility, you should have the information for an after hours plumbing service available to you at any time. Looking for 24 hour local plumbers before you need one will save you a lot of frustration and stress during an emergency situation. When looking for an emergency plumbing and heating service, your first move should be to talk to your usual plumber. Do they offer 24 hour plumbing service? If they do, then you can stick with them for standard…
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Buildings, like people, age, and their bodies break down over time. It can be fairly obvious when you need a hip replacement or a cavity filled, but you may not notice when your building needs a gutter inspection or vinyl siding repair. Listed below are several symptoms to look out for. Warning Signs of Disrepair Windows: You notice condensation build-up on your windows. Moisture is able to get between the panes of glass, indicating that the window is not properly sealed. Siding: Even the smallest cracks and gaps jeopardize the structural integrity of a building. Moisture can creep its way…