Tag Archive For "maintenance"
Winter Care For Laminate Flooring: Cost of a Mistake
Winter is one of the toughest times of the year, especially if you’re a homeowner. The cold, harsh winter weather can wreak havoc on almost any area of a home, but can be particularly damaging to flooring. Even supremely durable types of flooring, like laminate, can suffer an increased risk of damage because of winter …
Maintaining Baseboards and Trim
If you’re a maintenance conscious homeowner, then you want to make sure that every area of your home gets the attention it needs to look its best. When you’re giving your home its next deep clean, one of the areas you need to make sure to address are your baseboards and trim.
Sealing Concrete to Prevent Cold Weather Damage
With winter approaching, you’re probably doing all the tasks necessary to protect your home from the harsh, cold weather. However, there may be one thing that you’re neglecting: Sealing your concrete. While durable, your outdoor concrete is vulnerable to winter weather, with the possibility of water freezing in its pores causing long term damage.
How to Prevent Wood Warping in High Traffic Areas
Hardwood flooring is a great choice for almost any home, offering superior durability and a one of a kind appearance. However, although wood is extremely resistant to most stresses, too much exposure to moisture can result in warping. Because the hardwood in your home is such a large investment, it’s crucial you do everything you …
Basic Water Conservation Tips
It’s no secret that people waste water, but most people are unaware just how impactful daily habits are on their water bill and the environment. As much as we all enjoy living comfortably, making sacrifices for the sake of water conservation will be well worth the monthly savings and cleaner bodies of water. If you’re concerned …
Summertime Plumbing Issues to Watch Out For
During the summertime, you may experience certain issues with your pipes in your home’s plumbing that typically won’t occur during other seasons. The extra humidity and heat in the air can cause serious issues for new homeowners, particularly if you aren’t aware of what to look out for. Looking out for common summertime plumbing issues …
Assessing Your Ventilation Performance
Your home’s ventilation system is a vital structure that regulates the air quality so that you can stay comfortable. One of the main components of your system, the ventilator, works to rid the air of pollutants and to control the temperature in the house. Whole house mechanical ventilation systems are separated into three categories: supply …
3 Easy Steps to Keep Your HVAC System Clean
There is nothing more annoying than allergies. Scratchy, red, irritated eyes, a stuffy or runny nose and an itchy throat can make it hard for you to live your life to the fullest . Although allergies have many causes, the typical culprits are airborne: pollen, mold, dust mites or pet dander. To alleviate these annoying symptoms, …
DIY: How to Install the AC Coil
During the hottest days of summer, your air conditioner keeps your home cool and comfortable. If you start noticing problems with your air conditioner, the most likely culprit is your system’s condenser coils. The condenser coil, also known as an evaporator coil, is the central part in a network of ducts that cools the warm air …
Signs Your Roof Is Leaking
It’s a fact of life that even the toughest roofing material and expert craftsmanship will wear away over time. If flowing water can form the Grand Canyon, it can destroy your roof. Harsh Philadelphia winters act especially fast, and freeze-thaw cycles can work moisture into your home which adds up to major damage if left …