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8 ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS FOR EARTH DAY | KITCHEN & LAUNDRY ROOM
Being eco-friendly is so 2018. This year on Earth Day (April 22nd), take a look around your home and see where you can be more energy efficient and environmentally conscious. From the kitchen to the laundry room, here are some eco-friendly tips you can try out this Earth Day. 8
HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY WITH YOUR THERMOSTAT
Did you know that your heating and cooling bill accounts for over half of your homes total energy consumption? As we March into spring and summer, it’s important to reevaluate your thermostat settings and comfort preferences for the new season. If you are interested in saving money and energy this
ENERGY-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN | USE TREES FOR ENERGY SAVINGS
In celebration of Earth Day and energy savings, we bring you energy-efficient landscaping design tips. Around this time of year everyone begins reconnecting with nature — noticing that the flowers are blooming and the trees are getting plumper and greener. Trees can play an important and strategic role when it
7 SPRING ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS
From short circuits and loose connections to overloaded circuits and frayed cords, electrical damage and neglect causes millions of dollars’ worth of property damage every year, not to mention all of the associated human injury and death. Spring provides the mild temperatures necessary to complete outdoor work. Learning these electrical
DO YOU NEED A WATER SOFTENER? HARD WATER SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Unfortunately, many areas in the United States contain excessive amounts of minerals that cause water to become “hard.” Water is normally classified as “hard” if there is a significant amount of calcium and magnesium, sometimes expressed as calcium carbonate. The more calcium and magnesium you have, the “harder” the water
WATER HEATER ENERGY SAVING TIPS
If you’re wanting to lower the energy costs for your home, your water heater might be the first place to look. With our water heater energy saving tips, you can improve the efficiency of your home’s water heater and save extra money every month. You’ll be surprised by the significant
HOW DOES A UV AIR PURIFIER WORK?
For those worried about bacteria, germs, and other airborne organisms, ultraviolet (UV) air irradiation may be the right choice for you. When it comes to indoor air quality, it’s not dirt and dust that are your enemies, it’s the living microorganisms in the dust and the air that can lead
FAUCET LIFESPANS | REPAIR OR REPLACE?
Faucet fixtures are designed to last. Modern kitchen and bathroom faucets can serve you well for decades depending on what kind of faucet you have, how hard your water is, and other factors. What is the average lifespan of a faucet? Modern faucets can easily last 15 to 20 years;
THE FIRST YEAR OF HOMEOWNERSHIP IS MOST IMPORTANT | 1 YEAR CHECKLIST
Getting into good habits during the first year of homeownership will prevent disasters down the road that could cause you to throw up your hands and start renting again. New Homeowner’s First Year Checklist We highly recommend creating a home maintenance calendar so you stay on top of all the
HOW TO CLEAR DRAINS WITH A PLUNGER
We all know to use a plunger to unclog toilets, but did you know it’s also an effective method for unclogging sinks? Plungers are essential household tools since they can be used to unclog any drain in the home, including kitchen sinks and tubs. As soon as you notice a