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Here’s the purpose and process of a home energy audit

When your air conditioning system kicks on too often or one room is hotter than the others, it may be time to get a home energy audit.
3 years ago
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Top 7 things to know about what fans can and can’t do

When it's the time of year you generally depend on an air conditioner for cooling, don't rely on just the AC. Fans also play an important role in improving comfort levels.
3 years ago
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To SEER or not to SEER? Wait, what is SEER?

When shopping for a new central air conditioning system, it is important to buy the most energy-efficient equipment you can afford. Knowing the SEER rating will help you judge just how efficient a unit is.
3 years ago
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Improve taste and quality of drinking water with reverse osmosis

You can improve the quality of your home's drinking water through reverse osmosis, which is, primarily, a point-of-use water purification system.
3 years ago
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Blowing off your AC’s compressor maintenance now will cost more later

Of all the primary components of an air-conditioning system, the refrigerant compressor is the hardest working of them all and the most expensive. Keep it in good shape.
3 years ago
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Due diligence is key to hiring a reputable contractor

Before you begin your remodeling or repair project, it is critical that you conduct due diligence on the contractors you hire.
3 years ago
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Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner, maybe it’s time to open up that wall

If you're feeling a bit cramped or your home is compartmentalized, creating a passthrough between rooms will create the feeling of more space and will bring in more light.
3 years ago
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Lights! Cabinet! Action! Ways to brighten storage spaces

Adding cabinet lighting can be a simple DIY task or as complicated as requiring professional installation. It just depends on what you want to illuminate.
3 years ago
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Water safety goes beyond the swimming pool

Water safety goes way beyond the pool. It includes lakes, canals, ponds, and any other natural occurring body of water, plus areas in and around the house such as the bathtub, toilet and buckets.
3 years ago
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Tips to finding the right screen for your home’s doors, windows

One of the most overlooked components of a house is the window and door screens. But are the screens on your home the right ones for your lifestyle?
3 years ago
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Shopping for windows? Choose the right upgrade

Today’s windows come with an abundance of options and upgrades, and it can be challenging to figure out which ones are important.
3 years ago
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Schedule your air conditioning tune-up and prepare for summer

Don't wait until a streak of 90 degrees comes along to get your air conditioning serviced. Because of the pandemic, it's taking longer for contractors to get necessary parts.
3 years ago
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Here’s how to safely handle broken windows and glass

Chips, small holes, and minor cracks in your home’s windows are going to happen. Here’s how to safely handle broken windows and glass.
3 years ago
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Helping Hands leads loved ones to the right senior care

As difficult as the decision may be, sometimes the need to move a loved one from their home and into an assisted living facility has to become a reality.
3 years ago
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These easy tips to organize cabinets and drawers will save you time

There are countless gadgets and accessories to organize your kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers so everything is in its rightful place.
3 years ago
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Create the perfect ambience in your home with dimmers

Looking to brighten things up or take it down a few notches? Replacing a traditional light switch with a lighting dimmer switch can set the ambience for a variety of home activities.
3 years ago
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Design trends to make staying at home more natural, comfortable

Interiors designers probably didn't predict that 2020 would play a significant role in the design trends for 2021.
3 years ago
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How prepared are you to hunker down at home again in an emergency?

Emergency situations happen. This is what you need to know in case of an event that requires you and your family to stay home for a lengthy period.
3 years ago
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One thing in, one thing out is the golden rule of organizing

The one in, one out rule is one of the golden rules professional organizers live by. Every time a new item comes into your home, a similar item must leave.
3 years ago
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Ready, set, go! January is National Get Organized month

This month the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals will promote the benefits of working with an organizing or productivity professional.
3 years ago
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What homeowners need to know about water heaters

Water heaters are a hard-working appliance in every home. Having enough hot water in your home is essential to keeping everything clean and sanitized.
3 years ago
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Budgeting for home maintenance will save you time, trouble in long run

Preventative maintenance will go a long way in extending the life of the systems and products you have invested in. Here's what the pros recommend.
3 years ago
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Here are the top 5 homeowner repair tips from 2020

In spite of the crazy year 2020 has been, people are just as interested in home improvement as ever before. Here are the top 5 homeowner tips from the year.
3 years ago
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Tips for keeping appliances clean, working efficiently

Taking the time to learn a few things about your appliances will help them perform for you for years to come.
3 years ago
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Ways to stay safe decorating for the Christmas season, starting with tree

In most households that celebrate Christmas, the Christmas tree is the centerpiece of the festivities. As beautiful as they are and fun to decorate, it is paramount that safety measures be taken.
3 years ago
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How to manage your home in the digital age

Digital home management gives you the ability to start or update your home's inventory, manage your home remodel projects and understand your home finances.
3 years ago
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Condensation and fog can be real pane in the glass

If you can’t see clearly from your windows, it may not be your eyesight. It could be the glass of the actual window pane.
3 years ago
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Sliding cabinet shelves will help things go smoothly in your house

Slideout shelves, also known as pullout or rollout shelves, are helpful in any home environment. Why? Organization. Organization. Organization.
3 years ago
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Maximizing storage area in a crawl space or shallow attic

Most homes in Arizona do not have a basement or full attic, but many ranch-style homes have very shallow attics or crawl spaces.
3 years ago
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Prepping your home for family holiday visits, 2020 style

If you are anticipating company at your home for the holidays, make their stay comfortable with simple tasks you can do before they arrive.
4 years ago