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9 Signs of Bad Insulation in Your House
Bad insulation costs money, creates unsafe conditions, and reduces your comfort. If you have poor insulation in your home, take action. First, learn how to identify signs of poor insulation. It pays to know what bad insulation looks like and how you can fix problems with home insulation. Table of Contents: Does insulation go bad? […]
Boiler vs. Water Heater: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between a boiler and water heater? Both heat water, so these appliances may seem to be interchangeable. Let’s explore the differences and why you might choose one or a combination of both. What is a boiler? A boiler heats water for your home. Some systems pump hot water through radiators in your […]
When to Replace Your Roof
Wondering when a roof needs to be replaced? Your home’s roof is essential to say the least. It protects you and your possessions from heat, sun, cold, wind, and rain. It guards you from pests and animals. It’s critical for a comfortable indoor environment. Ensuring that your roof is up to the job takes a […]
How the PACE Home Improvement Model Helps Communities and Homeowners Reach Their Goals
Communities across America are looking for efficient, cost-effective ways to prepare for and bounce back from extreme weather events, earthquakes, and wildfires, as well as make long-term improvements to their housing stock. Creating local jobs in the process is an important part of that effort. Meanwhile, homeowners are always on the lookout for ways to […]
When to Replace Your HVAC System
A good heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is worth the investment. With regular maintenance, it can last a long time. But no matter what you do, systems age. Eventually, you’ll have to consider a whole new unit — and it’s a major expense. To help you decide when your HVAC system is reaching […]
My Roof Is Leaking: What Should I Do?
Roof leaks can be a homeowner’s nightmare — and they’re as common as they are worrying. A telltale water stain might be a small problem or a major roof repair issue, and it’s hard to tell without a professional roof inspection. Will you need to replace just a few shingles or need a whole new […]
Heat Pump vs. Furnace: Which Heating System Type Should You Get in Florida?
Florida summers are long and humid, while the winters are short and mild. What Floridians may consider cold weather is barely chilly in other parts of the country. Do you need heating in Florida? Most Floridians agree that you do. Those occasional winter nights can feel pretty frosty, especially when you’re used to the heat […]
