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Will my roof leak?

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...

Maintenance agreement vs. Extended warranties

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...

Cool air leaking into your home?

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...

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...

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