Home Works Archive
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Houses should be tested often for deadly gas
Posted on November 8, 2009 | No CommentsRadon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally from decaying uranium underneath the earth’s surface. Though you cannot see, smell or taste radon, it is there and has been noted as the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. -
Preparing your home for the winter season
Posted on November 1, 2009 | No CommentsWell, it’s not quite beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but the cold weather will be coming in pretty fast, so here’s a few tips to get your home in order and prepared for the winter season. -
Real duct tape, mastic can fix air flow problems
Posted on October 25, 2009 | No CommentsWhile duct tape may have many uses, ironically, sealing heating and cooling ducts is not one of them. -
Saving water benefits homeowners and environment
Posted on October 18, 2009 | No CommentsHere’s a realistic statistic for you if you’re looking for ways to save money on your utility costs: Your water heater is your third-largest energy user, and it accounts for about 14 percent of your total energy bill. -
Are your loved ones worth protecting?
Posted on October 11, 2009 | No CommentsEvery year, about 600 Americans die from carbon monoxide, or CO, poisoning. Thousands more are hospitalized, and misdiagnosis is common because its symptoms so closely resemble those of the common cold or flu. -
Utlities have money for you; make sure you get yours
Posted on October 4, 2009 | No CommentsDTE Energy Co. recently announced a new program that pays you back to make your home more energy-friendly. -
All plugged up? Friendly help for a stopped-up drain
Posted on September 27, 2009 | No CommentsOne of the best things to happen in the plumbing field in recent times has been the development of biological drain cleaners as an alternative to dangerous and ecologically harmful chemicals. These biological products work via bacteria that consume organic waste. -
Heat pumps for central air and for heating your home
Posted on September 20, 2009 | No CommentsIn our quest to become more “green,” let me pose a question: Did you ever wonder what would happen if your central air conditioner started spinning in the opposite direction? -
Duct Cleaning… Does it Really Do Any Good?
Posted on September 11, 2009 | No CommentsMost people are now aware that indoor air pollution is an issue of growing concern. As an answer to these problems, many of us are seeking our whole house duct cleaning. -
Many don’t know about the real duct tape
Posted on September 4, 2009 | No CommentsWhile duct tape may have many uses, ironically, sealing heating and cooling ducts is not one of them.