Heating and air conditioning likely account for a large percentage of your home's electricity usage. In fact, heating and air conditioning account for about half of the average home's utility bill. There are some things you can do to make sure you are not wasting money on heating and air conditioning.
The right unit: Make sure you have the right size air conditioning and heating unit for your home. Having an air conditioner that is too large will cool your home too quickly, which will cause it to start and stop frequently.
One of the first lessons we learn in elementary science class is that water expands as it freezes. So when this happens inside of our pipes during the winter months, it can be really troublesome for our homes. If you have pipes that are exposed to severely cold temperatures, chances are you will have to deal with frozen pipes during the winter. If you have pipes that run along the exterior walls with very little insulation, you may see those pipes freeze as well.
Do you ever look at a neighbor's property and wonder why it looks so beautiful and how it complements the home or surrounding property so well? The secret may very well lie in the color choices made when planting, and in an understanding of cool and warm colors, as well as a sense of how contrasting color schemes work. When covering up landfill areas, create a distinct style and atmosphere with your ground cover and planting choices.
As a home-owner, you already know that occasional maintenance and repair of your chimney will be necessary. However, the signs of a problem are often quite subtle, and if you do not know what to look for, chimney damage could escalate quickly.
Therefore, it is important to not wait until the scheduled cleaning to learn about a problem. Instead, it is a good idea to learn how to detect early issues soon after they occur.
Fires have the potential to cause major property damage and the loss of life. Not surprisingly, building codes mandate the installation of fire protections in many types of building. In particular, fire doors are a common requirement for large commercial or residential buildings. While these doors can be vital for slowing the progress of a fire through the building, many people do not fully understand the maintenance these systems require, but following these two tips can help you avoid an ill-timed mechanical failure.
