The Best Fire Extinguisher for your Home
The most common residential units are rated for class A, B, and C fires. and weigh 7 lbs. Residential is generally a plastic version, verses the metal version you are accustom to seeing in restaurants or office buildings. The residential [...]
The Growing Popularity of Decks
What is more inviting than a beautiful deck on your home? These days, popular floor plans incorporate decks in the design of the home. Many homeowners are updating outdated, or unused space into part of their living space. Top-rated contractors [...]
Help Your HVAC System Do It’s Job
To get the most bang from your HVAC buck, use these general energy-saving tips. They'll help you support your system and save energy around the house. Get a programmable thermostat. It's easier to save energy with a programmable thermostat than [...]
Keeping Your Windows and Doors Looking Like New
Clean your window glass: Use a foaming window cleaner and a soft cloth or paper towel. Gently wipe inside and outside of the glass. Clean your window frame: Use mild dish soap and water, soft cloth or paper towel. Wipe [...]
Make the Most of the Season’s Days in Your Yard
Start Perennials: Plant container-grown perennials. Toss a shovelful of compost into perennial planing holes to enhance soil nutrition and improve moisture holding ability. Don't forget to water plants settling into their new homes. Choose perennials that give a strong performance [...]
Protect Our Water Sources and Reduce Water Pollution
Direct downspouts onto lawns and away from paved surfaces. Compost yard wastes–leaves and grass. Don’t dump them in ditches or waterways. Pick up after your pet. Don’t let pet waste wash into storm drains. Park your vehicle on the grass [...]