With the summer season approaching, here is some useful information for you for the care and maintenance of your home.   Handy Home Checklist for the Summer: Scrape, prime, and paint any areas of the house that need repair. Wash exterior of the home. Check for signs of termites or other destructive insects. Check/change HVAC filter…

Dissolved minerals in the water that enters your house will often precipitate out of the water when it is being heated in the water heater tank. This will often result in the deposits (largely calcium) building up on the bottom and lessening the efficiency of gas and oil-fired units. The minerals can also coat the…

The government has mandated that compressor driven equipment commonly used for central air conditioning and heat pump installations be much more efficient than in the past. This means the equipment is capable of producing much more heat/cooling energy at the same utility consumption as before. However, there could be a catch. For upgraded central air…

Some of the big box building supply stores have talented people who will sit down with you to work up a plan for kitchen, bath, and even an addition renovation. Some of these individuals are truly excellent at this task and their experience allows them to create plans that most people would never think of….

Paint should not be allowed to deteriorate to the point where it is peeling or where bare wood or trim is exposed. Once the wood is exposed, it will oxidize and degrade due to UV sunlight causing an increase in preparation work and expense than normal when ready to paint. Expect to paint the exterior…