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Mold and Mildew: Big But Preventable Problems
Posted by: | CommentsNo one wants to hear the words “Mold and mildew problem” in connection with their home. Mold has become one of those red flags that will dramatically decrease the value of your home and, even worst, that can cause illness in your family.
Generally, mold and mildew (two names for basically the same thing) grow in [...]
Cleaning Up with the Best Vacuum Cleaner
Posted by: | CommentsHomes need vacuum cleaners but choosing the best vacuum cleaner for your needs can be a real challenge. Recently, I had to make this important decision after our current vacuum stopped working right in the middle of cleaning the carpet. What I discovered was that making the choice is about compromise and that there’s a [...]
Residential Roof Shingles: What to Know for Winter
Posted by: | CommentsYour home’s roof is definitely one of its most important elements. When your roof starts to go, then your whole house is literally at risk from water damage and other problems. These potential problems can be worsened during the winter when ice dams cause water and ice build ups. The good news is knowing a [...]
What You Need to Know About Home Replacement Windows
Posted by: | CommentsDuring my family’s first winter in our new home, we discovered a nasty surprise: our windows were very drafty. That was one thing we hadn’t thought about when making our buying decision but with the costs of heating and cooling our home skyrocketing we knew we needed to do something. We decided to purchase home [...]
Programmable Thermostat – Temperature And Budget Strike A Balance!
Posted by: | CommentsA programmable thermostat can save bundles when it comes to ever increasing winter heating bills. In fact, as energy costs seem be on an endless uptrend, homeowners everywhere are being forced to attack their energy usage where it counts, resulting not only in money saved, but also an increasingly greener place to live.
Last January, my [...]
Buying Home Insurance: A Smart Decision
Posted by: | CommentsIf you have a home, then you need home insurance. That’s just a given. I’ve known many people who’ve had their homes damaged or who’ve had dog bites happen on their property or any number of other mishaps who were only saved from financial hardship by their home owners insurance. Even if you never need [...]
