Last month, the local electric company made up for its having to estimate costs all winter, and jacked everyone’s bill on Long Island up three times. Those of us living on a shoestring budget took a huge hit, and started thinking about ways to save money on utilities. Below are a few tips on reducing … Read moreRead The Meter And (Don’t) Weep How To Save Money on Utilities
When you need repairs to your HVAC, it is very important that you get them done as soon as possible. You might be tempted to wait and repair your air conditioner when you need it. But if you wait until hot weather for AC and heating unit repair, you might find that you have to … Read moreThree Hard-to-Ignore Reasons Why It’s Time to Upgrade Your HVAC System
Home buyers want all kinds of things: granite counter tops, wood floors, plush carpet, a great location. As a home owner who is trying to sell, the messages can get mixed and overwhelming. When all else fails, go back to the data. Here are the hard and fast numbers about what prospective home buyers are … Read moreYou’ll Never Guess what Prospective Home Buyers are Looking For
Well water filtration systems were originally designed as water purification devices for houses that used hard water from wells, but have since become vital parts of saving the environment. Here’s how. Water Filtration Systems Directly Reduce the Amount of Pollution in the World. Did you know that only one in five water bottles are recycled? … Read moreHow Can Water Filtration Systems Help the Environment?
In any big space, it’s important to have fire suppression systems–whether those take the form of sprinklers, fire extinguishers, or even just water. Unfortunately, it seems that these measures are often skimped on. Between 2006 and 2010, it was reported that fire sprinklers only existed in 6% of reported home fires. Knowing how to service … Read moreKnowing the Danger of Not Installing Fire Suppression Systems
Investing in commercial roofing services is essential for maintaining the integrity of your building. Over time, wear and tear from the weather can cause damage, which may require significant repairs or a full roof replacement. However, many property owners are concerned about the commercial roof replacement cost. While it can be an upfront expense, the … Read moreThree Tips for Sprucing Up the Exterior of Your Business
Is your bathroom bumming you out? Since we tend to think of bathrooms as functional spaces, it’s easy for them to get neglected, but there’s no good reason for that. Here are five simple and straightforward ways to spruce up your bathroom space on a budget this spring or summer: Give Everything a Good Scrubbing … Read more5 Simple Ways to Spruce Up Your Home’s Bathrooms
Homeowners and prospective buyers have a lot on their plate. So much deciding and planning go into getting a new home. The mortgage process alone can take months — if not years — to complete. When deciding on a home, people place a surprising amount of emphasis on the floor coverings. Why? Because believe it … Read moreFloor Coverings What’s Underneath Your Feet Can Make You Money
Bathroom, along with kitchen remodels, are two of the most common home renovation projects completed by both DIY-ers and contractors each year? Why? Well, these are the two rooms in a home where the most time is spent. However, you shouldn’t be spending too much time rub-a-dub-dubbin’ in an old bathtub that has a chipped, … Read moreRub a Dub Dub Why You Should Consider Refinishing Your Tub
The construction of a building that has weather-resistance properties is not an easy task. A lot of factors contribute to misleading misconceptions that often result in terrible waterproofing projects. Choosing to do a quick repair whenever a water damage problem arises in a home will just make things worse and lead to you having to … Read moreThree Home Waterproofing Mistakes Too Many Homeowners Make
