As the summer heat moves in, keeping your air conditioner in tip top shape becomes even more of a priority. Cooling systems that have not been properly maintained can be costly to repair, although there are some affordable home air conditioning repair options. Maintenance, however, can prevent the need for repair and potentially save home owners thousands. In fact, you can get a good 12 to 15 years of use out of your heating and cooling systems if you maintain them properly. What exactly is good maintenance? Apart from an annual maintenance visit from heating and cooling services, you can…
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Water is an important part of our everyday lives. In fact, we can survive longer on no food and no sleep than we can on no water. Lack of water in our bodies leads to many short term and long term health conditions. However, even with the importance of water to our bodies, many people do not get enough water on a daily basis. Some people do not like the taste of the water and others may not have easy access to the water. Water that can be purchased at a store often has many of its important nutrients stripped…
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“With a roof right over our heads,” sang Bob Marley, but most of us rarely give any thought to the roof over our heads. And yet the roof of your building is one of its most important components, providing shelter to all who live and work under it, and saving the building from the worst ravages of weather and time. New technology means that roofing materials are also increasingly ecofriendly. So whether you’re looking for commercial or residential roofing, you can not only ensure shelter for yourself, your family and co-workers, but also make your building more environmentally responsible. How…
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Owning a house is no walk in the park, but making it a home doesn’t have to be the most difficult thing in the world! Turning your house into a home means making it a place where you can feel comfortable and proud of what you’ve created and accomplished. After all, your home is supposed to be your castle. This year, over 7.5 million home owners will remodel their kitchen. Whether it’s new cabinets, counters, or a complete overhaul, kitchen renovations are common, as well as valuable. However, it’s not something you should be doing all by yourself. If you…
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We have all seen the devastation of natural disasters on the news. Houses collapsed, entire streets torn apart, neighborhoods decimated. As the weather continues to shift, building and housing companies are starting to think about ways that they can build houses that withstand the worst of a natural disaster like a hurricane or tornado, or brace against strong winds and flying debris. Impact windows and doors are at the forefront of those efforts, since those tend to be a weak point of the house that often can cause injuries or are instantly damaged. You want to have protection in your…
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Installing a bathtub is no walk in the park. It requires hours of manual labor and a lot of heavy lifting that can be rough on your body even if you have multiple other people helping you get the job done. Although you could technically replace a bathtub on your own without any previous experience, it pays to rely on the professionals for bathtub repair services if you’ve never done it before. While you might be able to repair a cracked bathtub if there are small cracks in bathtub pieces, it can cost you more money than its worth in…
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The first tip to keeping your roof in top shape longer is to inspect it regularly. After a heavy storm with lots of wind and rain, inspect your roof. Walk around your house and see if there are any physical signs of missing or loose shingles. Note if your shingles are starting to curl on the ends or if they are beginning to fade and look old and worn. Another great tip is to hire a professional roofing service to inspect your roof. They can come and perform regular maintenance on your roof and keep it and your gutters clean…