As we talk about in our article on Chimney Caps, while fireplaces are wonderful and inviting and may seem straightforward at first, a bit of chimney education is necessary if you’re a fireplace owner. What is a chimney flue? The chimney flue is the vertical passageway that transports waste gas outside of your home. As […]
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We all know that sunshine makes us happy. Vitamin D is good for our mental and physical health, and we all feel a bit better, or even great, on a beautiful sunny day. Therefore, bringing more natural light into the home directly from above with skylights is an obvious home value addition for many. There
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Image Source Soffit vents are just one part of a successful attic ventilation system. Before crunching the numbers for how many soffit vents you need, let’s talk about why attic ventilation is needed, and the different approaches some folks take to achieving it. How does air move in an attic? The ultimate goal of attic
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Image Source Though few homeowners get as excited about proper attic ventilation as they do about a master bath remodel, it’s still a necessary part of your home’s ability to work properly that you should familiarize yourself with. Ridge vents, when paired with soffit vents, are an extremely effective way to keep cool, fresh air
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Your furnace is leaking water, and you need to know what to do next. You can’t just let it spread because it could ruin your flooring or ceiling. And maybe there are no service companies that can get to your home until the next day. You need something done quickly, so we have put this
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A lot of folks tackling bathroom remodels or installing a bathroom exhaust system in a new bathroom or old home are faced with this conundrum. Some roofs aren’t as hospitable for bathroom exhaust venting, and soffits seem like the next best alternative. This article will explore why you should or shouldn’t vent a bathroom fan
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Image source We’ve come to depend on our air conditioning systems. So when we hear unusual noises, we of course what to know if we need to be concerned and what the noise might be. Knowing the cause of a noise can help you determine if your AC unit needs to be fixed, or if
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Image Source The garage can be a sacred space for some people. Whether it’s where you tinker with your car, build your next DIY project, or it’s become your home gym, many people find themselves spending a lot of time there. For other people, a garage is as utilitarian as it gets. It’s just the
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Making sure that the air filter in your home HVAC system is replaced regularly is essential to keeping the system running smoothly and will help keep everyone in your home healthy. But what kind do you need? How often do they need to be replaced? This article will break down the several types of HVAC
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Image Source Your crawlspace is the most vulnerable area in your home to freezing and leaks. When your plumbing runs underneath your house, the pipes become highly susceptible to damage as the water inside freezes and thaws. Because water expands when it freezes, frozen water in your plumbing creates pressure on your pipes until, ultimately,
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