Using Portable Heaters https://www.flickr.com/photos/eclecticlibrarian/11039135955/ Safe usage of portable heater is important to prevent accidents and fires. (Photo Credits) For some people, space heaters can be a more efficient way of heating the home. It however comes with some safety risks that could endanger the whole household. The Electrical Safety Foundation has provided important information on [...]
Dealing with foul stench from the HVAC https://www.flickr.com/photos/mightyohm/2634944513/ When the HVAC unit stinks. (Photo Credits) It can be really annoying when a foul odor lingers around the house because of its HVAC System. It can be downright embarrassing too especially when there are visitors who may have to bear the stink around the home. Plumbing [...]
Check plumbing details before closing the deal https://www.flickr.com/photos/lameazoid/3525624218/ Expensive plumbing repairs can be avoided when a home is thoroughly inspected prior to buying. (Photo Credits) Some older homes can have a perfectly working systems and but some do not. To ensure that ine is not buying the latter, it is important to inspect its plumbing [...]
Plumbing Issues Should Be Taken Seriously https://www.flickr.com/photos/edublogger/3952357985/ What one should know about the plumbing systems of an older home. (Photo Credits) Buying an older home can be exciting especially if there is history that comes with it. The vintage appeal that it has can even be a grand detail that the owners and their visitors [...]
Risks of dealing with unlicensed contractors https://www.flickr.com/photos/lameazoid/3524819315/ There’s a reason why they need to get licensed. (Photo Credits) Some property owners have their own reasons for hiring unlicensed plumbers. They could be cheaper, they could be better at convincing that they could do an equally great job minus the high professional fees, but really, there [...]
Hire the best technicians in the community https://www.flickr.com/photos/kirrus/9506839308/ Tapping the best talents in the field. (Photo Credits) Whether a property owner is just about to build a home, remodel one, or simply needs to repair his HVAC unit, it is always critical to hire the right HVAC Contractor. WikiHow shared an easy-to-follow guide in hiring [...]
Maintaining Fresh Indoor Air https://www.flickr.com/photos/38513034@N06/3603716283/ HVAC odors are not uncommon and are entirely preventable. (Photo Credits) Persistent foul odor in a room or a home can sometimes be traced to HVAC Units. Whether the air conditioning system is via a window type, split type, or ducted unit, foul odors can definitely permeate. The website Compact [...]
Efficient Water Heating System https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenan1/3930251771/ Harnessing the Sun’s Power to provide heated water for the home. (Photo Credits) Water Heaters can use up a huge chunk of utility bills, and so more and more households and commercial establishments are considering to switch to solar powered water heaters. A/C and HVAC Mother Earth News aptly described [...]
Why portable heaters can be useful too https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightsnapper/4287925945/ Portable heaters and the whole home heating system. (Photo Credits) Portable heaters are a joy to have especially when traveling in an RV or for when more warmth is needed. Caution though should be exercised when using it to ensure the safety of the whole household. Safeco.com [...]
Kitchen and Bathroom Sink Talk https://www.flickr.com/photos/vcdaxus/488952865/ Much ado about sink designs. (Photo Credits) Sinks are an important fixture in any home, but it usually gets ignored, and forgotten until it becomes too dirty, or gets broken. Plumbing Association of San Diego For property owners who are remodeling, or building a new home, there are a [...]