Category Archive For "Interior"
Warning Signs of Water Heater Failure
When your water heater fails, it can come seemingly out of the blue. One day everything seems fine and the next, your basement is flooded by a torrent of water pouring out of the bottom of your old reliable. That’s why it’s important to watch out for the signs of impending fail to make sure …
What’s Better in Pennsylvania: Gas or Electric Heating?
As the dead of winter sets in and you are cranking up the thermostat, you might have stopped to wonder which is the most beneficial way to heat your home. While gas and electrical heat both bring their own set of benefits to the table, you still should weigh the pros and cons of each …
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Remodeling Your Bathroom on a Budget
If you’ve been holding off on remodeling the bathroom in your Philadelphia home, now is the time to take action. Winter weather means you can’t do too much to your home’s exterior, but you can do work on the interior without much worry. With weather not being an issue, it comes down to one real …
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5 Ways to Transform a Small Bathroom
Small bathrooms in the home can be an inconvenience if you rely on that space on a regular basis. With a cramped area and lack of storage, you might be frustrated and wishing you could change that particular part of your home. If you’ve been thinking about a renovation, here are five ways to transform …
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DIY vs. Professional Bathroom Remodeling
Philadelphia is full of historic and new homes alike. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, you may realize you really do not like the look of your bathroom anymore. The flooring is from the ‘80s and there are water stains seeping through the walls. So, you give yourself the ultimatum: remodel the bathroom or barricade …
Problems with Home Exterior Painting in the Winter
If your home’s exterior paint isn’t in tip-top shape, it can bother you every time you see it, especially if you’re trying to sell your home and the curb appeal isn’t too appealing. Unfortunately, winter is quickly creeping up on us here in the northern region of the United States, so painting your home might …
Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Paint Your Home’s Interior
As winter sets in, residents of Philadelphia are likely going to be spending much less time outdoors. Sure, there’s the trek to and from the car, and maybe from store to store around Rittenhouse Square on Saturday. But for the most part, now is the time we like to stay indoors, sitting by a fire …
Protecting Your Water Heater from Philadelphia Winter Weather
There is nothing more soothing than taking a warm shower after braving against the blustery winter winds. On the flip slide, there is nothing more irritating than a busted water heater in the dead of the season. To avoid such a fiasco from happening, proper maintenance is of the utmost importance. If you live in …
Water Heater Winter Maintenance Tips
As the temperature steadily drops and the days get shorter in Philadelphia, we know that winter is quickly approaching. There are some things you can do before the winter to make sure that your water heater is running efficiently, but what about during the winter? Because this appliance is under so much strain during the …
Fall to Winter: Strategies to Transition Your HVAC System
Now that it seems as if fall is already drawing to a close, you might be wondering how you should prepare your home for the winter weather. Snow, ice and brisk winds can be hard on your home, especially the systems that work hard to keep your space warm in this weather. HVAC system transition …
