When it comes to problems with appliances in your home, there’s a number of things that your mind may drift to first: maybe the toaster isn’t working, perhaps the television is on the fritz, or perhaps the dishwasher isn’t getting those dishes as squeaky clean as you would like. Not often does one think of their dryer being the source of some sketchy activity. Your dryer can fall victim to not being able to cope with the demands that you place on it — or sometimes the power is just unplugged! Read More»
It’s been a long, hot summer. In fact, July 2015 was the hottest month ever in the history of recorded temperatures. And it’s not over yet – in many parts of the country, there are still at least a few weeks of heat and humidity. If you’ve been relying more heavily than usual on your air conditioner this summer, you may not have been changing the AC filter as often as you should. Read More»
A garage door can last for decades on end, but only if it’s properly cared for. Keeping your garage in great shape also sidesteps many of the nuisances associated with garage door operation, plus you’ll be able to prevent small problems from snowballing into larger and more expensive ones. Here are a few simple pointers to keep in mind when it comes to garage door maintenance:
Check All of the Nuts, Bolts and Other Fasteners Read More»
When it comes to home construction, there are many things that are usually taken into consideration. For example, no one readily ignores the dimensions of their bedroom, whether or not the home will have a basement, or what sort of earth the property rests upon. However, there is one primary thing that few people think about prior to the construction of their home or business: what type of roof would you like your home or business to have? Read More»
Is your house located in a hurricane zone? Are you about to install new siding on it, and wondering how you can do your best to protect that siding from succumbing to the high winds it might encounter? If so, read on to learn about vinyl siding testing and how to make sure siding holds up to the wind speed it’s rated for.
Understanding The Testing Process
How do vinyl siding manufacturers really know how much wind their products can stand up to? Read More»
