Posts Tagged ‘Home Owners’
Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps How your heat pump heats your home The heat pump is most efficient when the outdoor temperature is cool to moderately cold – around 25°F or higher. So it is really good for central Texas. In the winter, your heat pump takes the heat from the outside air and pumps it inside.…
Read MoreBathroom Vent System
The bathroom exhaust fan, as deafening as some may sound, is an integral part of your home’s ventilation system. IF High humidity levels from a warm bath or shower has the potential of creating mold and mildew. Painted walls will crack, wall paper will peel, and doors and cabinets will start to warp in a…
Read MoreAttic Pull-down Stairs
Attic Pull-down Stairs An attic pull-down ladder, also called an attic pull-down stairway or stairs, is a collapsible ladder that’s permanently attached to the attic floor. It’s used to access the attic without being required to use a portable ladder, which can be unstable, as well as inconvenient. Common Defects It’s typical for the homeowner,…
Read MoreAir Conditioner
Air Conditioner When the summer heat arrives, a cool habitat is one of the places sought after for relief. Most of the time, that habitat is our home where we can relax, sip on a cold beverage and enjoy the cool air blowing through the house – from the air conditioner. To ensure your air…
Read MorePreach, Practice, and Prosper.
“The true method of knowledge is experiment” -William Blake It finally happened. After telling you time and time again how to inspect, protect and maintain your home, I finally had to do the same. After saying ‘Yes’ to a house that has so many lovely characteristics and just as many hidden projects, it seemed clear…
Read MoreHaphazardly Hidden Home Hazards (alliteration for the win)
“Everything we see hides another thing, we always want to see what is hidden by what we see.” – Rene Magritte I know we all like to think that our house is our “Safe Place,” but how many of us actually take the time to ensure that it is actually safe? Ideally, you get to…
Read MoreSomewhere between Hogmanay and Iranian Norouz
“Action is the foundation to all success.” – Pablo Picasso Perhaps its my obsession with minimalism or the fact that I forget to clean throughout the year but, I love the idea of ridding your personal space of excess material. A.K.A., Spring Cleaning. A concept that is not limited to the mass of items amassed…
Read More“Come on baby, light my fire” – Hippie
“Warmth isn’t what minimalist are thought to have.” -Maya Lin False. Wouldn’t spending less money on something as essential as heat be lovely? What if I told you that there are ways in which you could efficiently and effectively reduce your heating bill this winter with minimal effort and cost? I bet you would…
Read More“A change is gon’ come, oh yes it will” – Sam Cooke
“Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower.” -Albert Camus Which is a lovely thought, until you remember how many end up clogging your gutters. Like with any transition, it is important to focus on the goal all the while finding enjoyment in the change. In regards to making that transition…
Read MoreOpportunities Abound
“Educate and inform the whole mass of the people… They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” Thomas Jefferson Well, that doesn’t seem to be happening, so take it into your own hands. Here, I’ll help : Tax Deductions for Home-owners There are always options, you just have to be willing…
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