Entries Written By ServiceWhale
What is a Tankless Water Heater?
It’s a cold morning, and you have to get to work by 9:00 a.m. After waking, you rush to the shower and bask in the water’s pleasant warmth. While you are melting away in the steam dreams of the water falling all around, how often do you think about where that luxurious water comes from? …
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How to Calculate the Cost of Your Roof Replacement
When it comes to the health and durability of home’s structure and overall aesthetic appeal, it is important to take good care of your roof. It can be easy to overlook or ignore roof repair and replacement needs but, for the best and safest home possible, you should always be mindful of your roofing needs. …
Metal Roofs vs. Shingles
Finding the right material for the roof of your home can be a daunting process. Because there are so many roofing materials to choose from, it can be hard to know which one will both protect your roof for years to come while looking great doing so. For more experienced homeowners, the best roofing material …
The Top Rated Electric Heat Pumps
Purchasing an electric heat pump for your home is a decision that should be considered carefully. An increasingly popular alternative to central air conditioning units, heat pumps tend to be more energy efficient and cost effective, and depending on the needs of your home and family, this very well could be the right option for …
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DIY Tips: How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
Fads are a funny thing. They come and go like the tide and are as predictable as the lottery. Years ago, one popular fad was to cover up beautiful hardwood floors with vinyl or carpet in order for a more “modern” look. Along the way, someone realized we were destroying beautiful pieces of history, and …
What’s the Best Type of Water Heater For My Home?
Depending on the layout of your home and your typical water use, there are a number of different types of water heaters that may best suit you. Tank Capacity and Recovery Rate There are two primary qualities of a water heater that determine how well it suits your household’s water use. Tank capacity is the …
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Flat Roofing Material Options
Flat roofing has been growing in popularity in recent years. It is mostly applied to commercial structures, such as office buildings and warehouses, or outdoor sheds, but modern housing design even applies flat roofs to residential housing as well. The aesthetics of a flat roof are unique and impactful and say a great deal about …
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2 Types of Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is becoming wildly popular across the board these days. It’s inexpensive, looks fantastic and can hold up to even the harshest use. It’s also very easy to clean and maintain—just sweep or mop. We live in a society where everyone is on the go all the time and busy schedules just don’t allow …
The Best of the Best in Air Conditioning
We are nearly halfway through 2016, and already we have heard of so many great AC units out there. We have written about ACs before in our Different Types of Air Conditioners series, and now we are here to list the ACs we consider the best options. Here are the brands and series we consider …
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How Long Do Roofs Last?
Your roof may well be the single most important part of your home or building. It is the core means of protection against heat, cold, rain, wind and the other harsh environmental elements that pound your residence on a daily basis. It is key to the structural integrity of your home, keeping it intact when …
