Summer Plumbing https://www.flickr.com/photos/stendueland/8172226738/ Homeowners should also prepare for possible plumbing concerns during the summer months. (Photo Credits) It is common for some households to prepare for possible plumbing problems during the winter time. Frozen pipes, that may eventually burst is one of the major concerns of most property owners hence precautionary measures are being taken [...]
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 [...]
Renewable Sources of Home Heating https://www.flickr.com/photos/okchomeseller/25884672375/ Home heating through Sustainable Means. (Photo Credits) Home heating is very important especially during the winter season. And this is the reason why during the cold months, home heating costs escalate. To tame down home heating bills, more and more companies and families turn into renewable sources of home [...]
Aged Fixtures https://www.flickr.com/photos/elzey/4556595710/ Plumbing problems in older homes. (Photo Credits) Older homes may present various structural problems, and plumbing fixtures could be one of these concerns. And the problem with old house plumbing is that sooner or later, it will manifest. If the property owner moves pro-actively and upgrades and repairs the aged plumbing system [...]
Solar Powered Air Conditioning System https://www.flickr.com/photos/farmboyted/22472294244/ Harnessing solar power to cool a home. (Photo Credits) Solar power nowadays can be used for almost every electrical fixture or equipment inside the home. This is especially true when the specific property has already totally switched to solar energy for its power needs. HVAC and Portable Heaters But [...]
Benefits of Getting a Pro Why a property owner should engage the services of a plumbing contractor. (Photo Credits) While it is always admirable to think of ways on how to cut costs on specific projects for the home, there are some areas that should always be entrusted to professionals. Plumbing is one area that [...]
HVAC Systems Should be Inspected Too https://www.flickr.com/photos/synapticism/19880821105/ What to check out before making the purchase decision. (Photo Credits) When buying an older home it is best to consider everyday details that may have an impact on the convenience and ease in transferring to a new location. HVAC System is one thing that is used day [...]
Plumbing Systems Should Be Checked https://www.flickr.com/photos/82134796@N03/8983019332/ Ask about the plumbing fixtures and systems before signing the contract. (Photo Credits) Buying an older home comes with a set of challenges. Apart from deciding on the value, the design, as well as the details and locations – it is important to note some details that may impact [...]
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 [...]