Jack Frost is on his way and it’s time to get your home ready for the winter chills. One prevalent winter problem that can cause damage to your roofing is the formation of ice dams. Luckily, there are a range of precautions you can take to prevent the ice dams from damaging your shingles this winter.
Whether you are a construction professional or a dedicated DIY enthusiast, you don’t want to ruin a perfect project with a bad paint job. Perfecting your finish takes time and careful preparation. Don’t try to rush it or you may just have to do it again. Here are some easy ways to ensure that you get the perfect finish every time.
According to Energy Star, a typical house loses about 20 to 30 percent of the air that moves through the duct system due to leaks, resulting in higher utility bills and discomfort for house occupants. Unbalanced air pressure can further add to your duct leak energy loss. Regular inspection and maintenance of your duct system will save you money and reduce energy consumption.
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Spring is nearly here and there is much you can do to get your home ready for seasonal flooding and summer heat. Aside from the prerequisite spring cleaning, there are a number of things that you can do to ensure that your transition from one season to the next is seamless.
This winter has been a hard one with polar vortexes and record snow topped only by plummeting temperatures. All this inclement weather can actually do permanent damage to your home in many unexpected ways. Here are some tips on how you can prevent your home from falling victim to the winter chills.
As winter settles in its more important than ever to practice proper furnace maintenance to ensure that you don’t have any unexpected problems. If your furnace stops working in the coldest months, you not only face freezing temperatures but also the possibility of burst pipes.
With a record number of large storms slated for North American landfall this summer, many of you will be knee deep in water as your basements flood. Basement flooding is a common problem when storm waters overwhelm city sewers and drainage systems. A flooded basement can cost thousands of dollars and may lead to secondary problems such as damaged foundations and mold. There are many precautionary measures you can take to mitigate basement flooding during stormy weather.
Every year in the US termites cause $5 billion in property damage. In a natural ecosystem, termites perform the very important task of breaking down fallen trees. With their natural habitats largely removed, termites seek alternative sources of wood to call home. Subterranean and drywood termites are among the most voracious insect species in the world and they would like to make your home, their home. Luckily, there are many ways to build that prevent termites from accessing your home.
Over the last three decades, warmer oceans have increased water vapor levels by 15% in the North Atlantic. This has led to a massive 50% increase in the severity of storms over the same period according to a recent study by MIT’s Kerry Emanuel. The last three hurricane seasons have been the most devastating in recorded history. If you are facing a big storm this summer, there are ways in which you can reduce damage to your property and keep your family safe.
