Q - As I walk around the ground and look at my 15 year old roof I
don't see any issues with it. How can I
be sure it won't leak soon?
Bob - Alpharetta
A - You can't be sure it won't leak soon, especially at...
You hear and read a lot about
maintenance agreements and extended warranties, so much so that you probably
get confused as to which is which and should you bother with any of them.
Let's see if I can help clear...
Q - Now that we have had a couple of cool, windy days I am noticing
an uncomfortable draft in my house. What
should I do?
A - Did you know that leaks through small cracks around your
windows and doors are...
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- Clean
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Now is the time to get these projects scheduled…
So here's the deal. You've waited and waited until the 90 degree
weather snapped, and immediately it's Fall and suddenly the holidays are right
around the corner. ...
Q - Recently, lightning struck near our
house and the resulting power surge knocked out our television. Could we have prevented this?
Ann in Morningside
A - It's
pretty hard
to prevent lightning strikes,...
Q - In our crawlspace we have insulation up between the floor
joists. Bits of the fiberglass
insulation are starting to drop here and there, not a bunch, but it is
noticeable.
It's an older home. Should I have a...
Q - I am in the process of buying a new air conditioner. My current system is a 3 ton unit and it
seems to run a long time to cool the house when it is especially hot outside.
Would getting a bigger unit, i.e.
more...
QuickFix
Nothing worse than a knob that won’t stay tight. You can put an end to loose knobs by placing a little drop of thread adhesive on the screw. In the future if you want to change your hardware,...
Q – I love ladybugs. It’s just that I don’t love them inside my house. Why suddenly are we seeing a bunch of them in our home and how can I get rid of them?
A – Ladybugs,...
Can you top this in the winter?
Q - I know there are some things you can't do in the cold weather like paint your house or pour concrete. What about have a new roof installed?
Terry in...
Is your fireplace ready for the heat?
Q – How do I know if my fireplace is ready for action?
Doug in Sandy Springs
A – With one round of cold weather already behind us and another...