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Save money on your energy bills...

- Want to know how to save money on your heating bill? I'll give you 5 Things you can do - click here! 5 Things you can do to save money on your heating bill… - Clean your furnace and change your filters....

Cold weather doesn't mean no projects...

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. ...

Electrical surges

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,...

DIY Insulation project

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...

Air conditioning, how much is enough?

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...

Home QuickFix...

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,...

Lady Bugs, Pest Control

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,...

Roofing and Painting in Winter

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...

Fireplace Safety

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...

Winterize your home

Whatever happened to global warming? We are just into winter and we have had temps in the 20’s already. Stop already. It’s too early to be worried about my pipes freezing.  I know I have...

Roof leaking, water in your basement...What you can learn from the...

5Things all this rain we had this year can tell you about your house. It can tell you if your roof is leaking.  Sounds obvious, but it can also tell you if you need a brand new roof or just a minor...

Is your water pressure low in your sink? Oh no...

Is your faucet pressure not what it used to be?  Unscrew the nozzle and clear out the aerator (the little screen at the end of the faucet).  While you are there, check for a worn washer at the spout.  Both...

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