The Most Efficient Heat Pump
A heat pump both heats your house in cold weather and cools your house in warm weather. If you live in an area that receives a range of seasonal temperatures, a heat pump is a great option to keep your home a comfortable temperature. All heat pumps have an air source, a water source or …
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How to Care for Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is starting to become very popular in homes all across the country. Known for its resiliency and ease of installation, laminate might just also be a good option for your next home improvement project. As with all floors, however, regular maintenance and care are required to uphold the integrity of the flooring, and …
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 …
