If you own your own home, you probably dread the inevitable repair bills that are destined to accrue over time. Thankfully, the cost of many repair and remodeling projects can be minimized simply by doing the jobs yourself. Save the leftover cash to put toward paying down your mortgage or that long-desired family vacation. Here are three repair and remodeling projects that … [Read more...] about 3 easy projects for even the least handy homeowners
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5 spring appliance upgrades for a more efficient home
Once a year, countless homeowners go through the age-old ritual of spring cleaning. While dusting off the cobwebs is part of the process for most, upgrading actual household hardware goes ignored far too often. Spring cleaning is the perfect time to make any home more efficient. These quick system and appliance upgrades are a great way to modernize your own house. Air … [Read more...] about 5 spring appliance upgrades for a more efficient home
How to Change your Air Conditioner Filter
How to Change your Air Conditioner Filter Clean, quality air conditioner filters are important to limiting how much dirt and dust go through your home from your unit. Your filter also stops the particles from creating a blockage inside your HVAC unit. With a dirty filter, your air conditioner will not function as efficiently and will use more energy, so it is important to … [Read more...] about How to Change your Air Conditioner Filter
Preventive maintenance calendar: monthly home maintenance
As a homeowner, you can prevent a majority of tomorrow’s problems by maintaining your home today. Regular home maintenance can boost your property value, reduce stress and reduce the amount of money you spend on minor and major home repairs. Whether this is your first home, or you need to start a new regimen of good home maintenance habits, it’s time to learn what to maintain … [Read more...] about Preventive maintenance calendar: monthly home maintenance
5 Tips for an AC Tune Up
By following these simple AC tune up tips, you can keep your home comfortably cool and still keep your utility bills down during the oppressive heat of summer. The key is to make sure that that your air conditioner is working as efficiently as possible. Air Conditioning Tips and Tricks: How to Keep Cool It’s not terribly difficult to keep cool during the sweltering days of … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for an AC Tune Up