Category Archive For "Interior"
Comparing Air Conditioning Filter Brands
Changing the air filter for your air conditioner is one of the most important things you can do for your HVAC system. Keeping your filter clear, and installing a new one every two months or so, will keep the air quality in your home high in your family breathing easy. However, if you’ve never changed …
How to Prepare Your HVAC for the Colder Months
Fall is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: Winter is right around the corner. As the nights go from comfortably cool to freezing cold, your HVAC system is going to be switching from providing cool air to providing heat.
Does the Brand of Insulation Matter?
The type of insulation you use in your home largely depends on the area you are trying to seal. Fiberglass batts are great for garages, basements and attics. Spray foam and blown-in insulation are good for seals and leaks in the wall or roof. Before selecting an insulation material, you must evaluate the area. Once …
How Thermostat Inaccuracy Can Affect Your Expenses
Your thermostat is the brain of your entire HVAC system, setting your temperature and keeping you and your family comfortable. However, if there is a problem with your thermostat, the whole system may be at risk, meaning you need to address the problem as soon as possible.
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How to Calculate the Right Amount of Insulation
Insulating a home is a great way to keep your home in prime condition for years to come. You can insulate walls, windows and doors, the garage, the roof, or a small space. Insulation helps keep energy costs down because it reduces heat gain and loss. Your home temperature will stay fairly constant. In the …
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Choosing the Right Stone Flooring for Your Home
As a homeowner, you have a lot of different choices when it comes to flooring, all of which offer big benefits. However, in terms of appearance and durability, there’s almost no better choice than stone flooring. What you might not realize, is that stone flooring is not a monolithic flooring category. In fact, stone flooring …
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How to Know if You Are Paying too Much for Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring has become a popular substitution for wood, tile or stone floors for a number of great reasons. First, laminate offers extreme durability at a much lower price than other flooring types you could choose. Secondly, laminate is something of a master of disguise, mimicking the look of stone, tile or wood floors at …
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Maintaining Your Cork Flooring
Cork is a unique flooring option that saw its heyday from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century. However, due to the advent of more inexpensive flooring options, cork fell out of favor, but due to recent high-profile clients like Hilton Hotels and the Library of Congress, cork floors are making a comeback. …
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How to Budget for Carpet Installation
Like many home repairs or refurbishments, new carpet installation is a necessary evil. Years of foot traffic, pets, spills and general wear and tear take a toll on your carpet—and people with children see this wear and tear much sooner than anyone else. If your beloved carpet is on its last legs, then you need …
New Flooring: Tips on Saving Money
Did you purchase a new home with plans on upgrading the flooring? Perhaps you are looking to spruce up your current home with new flooring options. No matter what the reasons are, new flooring can be an exciting way to bring life into your home. Installing new flooring can both give your home a signature …
