The majority of problems with indoor air is caused by dirty air conditioning ducts. HVAC systems are common in homes and provide air conditioning year-round. Air is circulated through the ductwork providing cool air in the summer and warm air in the winter. Over time, this ductwork become a nesting ground for all type of debris, bacteria, and microbes. These bacteria and microbes are known to be harmful to humans, especially to those who suffer with upper respiratory problems such as asthma or allergy suffers. Even people considered to be perfectly healthy can suffer illnesses due to dirty ducts. So, it is important to have you ducts cleaned as often as needed depending on your HVAC usage, the occupants, and flooring.
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Dirty Air Conditioning Ducts Are Harmful To Your Health and Wallet
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011How To De-clutter Five Rooms In Your Home
Monday, October 3rd, 2011(HIT) – It’s time for a fresh perspective on home organization. Start new by clearing clutter from your life and start fresh with a clean and clear home, and most importantly, a clear mind. There’s nothing more frustrating than losing or misplacing something. By following these easy tips from Allan Young, CEO and co-founder of Shelf Genie, a franchise concept that designs, builds and installs Glide-Out shelving systems that are custom-built to fit into existing cabinets, for quick organization in each area of the home, you’ll rest easy that every item in your home—from your keys, to that bottle of nutmeg you’re sure was in the cabinet behind the cocoa, to grandma’s favorite Christmas tea cup, or your husband’s dress pants—is exactly where it belongs.
Summer’s Over, Now What To Do With All That “Leisure” Homeowner Energy
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011(HIT) – As days grow shorter and temperatures fall, it’s time once again to prepare your home for the long winter months ahead. Taking a few minutes now to walk around your home-visually inspecting important systems from a safety perspective and making note of routine maintenance chores that need attention-is a great way to get started, and a good winter maintenance checklist can help.
Tips To Get You Started:
1. Clean gutters and downspouts. A clogged gutter or downspout can freeze and wreak havoc on your home. Make a point of checking your gutters and downspouts well before daytime temperatures dip below 32º F.
Don’t move – improve: the new strategy for American homeowners
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011Are lower real estate values keeping you in your current home – even though you were hoping to upgrade? Or, maybe you can’t bear the thought of boxing up all your belongings to move? You’re not alone. More homeowners are staying in their current homes, but remodeling with the idea of improving their quality of life and adding more “live-in value,” according to recent research from Consumer Reports.
No matter what your reason for staying put, rest assured; you don’t have to move to get the home of your dreams … just make a few home improvements.
Why a home remodel may be better than a savings account
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011(ARA) – Are you keeping your home longer than you expected, due to the sluggish and uncertain home-resale market? If you are, you’ve got company. Only 43 percent of homeowners believe they would get their asking price if they sold today, according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker.
That lack of confidence, coupled with interest rates on personal savings accounts that are at or near record lows, has a lot of homeowners investing in their homes instead of depositing money in their banks.
Retractable Screens-Enclose Your Covered Patio Deck With a Motion Screen
Sunday, November 14th, 2010In the many custom homes and stock plan modifications that I perform, one request that continue to pop up is the need or want for a screen porch and a covered patio deck. In some cases, the issue is resolve with a separate screened porch and deck. When there isn’t room in the design or the budget, I recommend combining the two into one. Clients are usually puzzled at this point and wonder how is this possible. Afterall, a screen porch has fixed panels right? Yes they do, but if you are using retractable screens or a motionscreen, you eliminate the fixed panels.
Home Additions Can Adversely Affect Your Property Value
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010Most of you have purchased a new home at some point in your life. As always, your goal is to buy as much house as you can afford to live in. Over time you start to notice that the once large home you purchased two kids ago, has become smaller with each passing day, month, and year. You want to stay in your current home so you begin to think about increasing your living space with a home addition. This is a great way to add more room to your existing home and increase the value at the same time. On the other side of this equation, you can also harm the value of your home if the addition is done in a haphazard way.
Professional Closet Organizer
Monday, October 4th, 2010It might sound ridiculous, but some individuals actually earn their living out of organizing other people’s closets! Actually, they are well trained in the art of closet organization and often have a certificate to verify their training. They can come to your house and assess your storage needs. They will come up with numerous layouts for you to choose from.
Use These Home Remodeling Tips For Great Results
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Practically everybody is operating on a budget. For those who aren’t working on a budget you can use a home decorator to give you home redecorating tips. If not, carrying out a little investigation and being imaginative with your redesign can generate awesome final results.
You will find numerous outstanding plans you’ll be able to do on your own to spruce up rooms, give them attitude and make them feel comfortable. There’s no room in your house that’s untouchable, and no task that you cannot tackle if you’ve the time and devotion to perform it.
Technology makes home improvement projects easy
Monday, August 23rd, 2010(ARA) – Home remodeling projects can become overwhelming to even the most experienced DIYers. Thanks to new technology and online resources, these projects don’t have to be so daunting. With online sites and tools to keep homeowners on track, complicated projects are simpler than ever. By doing the proper research and using these new resources, homeowners will find that technology can make home improvement projects faster, and more painless and precise.
Virtual design tools
While some homeowners have a natural instinct and vision for how they want their home to look, others need a little guidance. With seemingly limitless options, a homeowner could come up with literally millions of color and style combinations. The tools to narrow in on the perfect elements are crucial.
