5 Tips to Improve Your Air Conditioner Efficiency

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that air conditioning uses around 6% of all the electricity produced in the country and costs American homeowners a combined $29 billion annually. 

Running your central air conditioning can cost you personally $3.84 each day, or more than $115 every month! It’s smart then to ensure your AC unit is functioning as efficiently as possible given the rising cost of energy.

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5 Home Improvement Projects to Do Before Winter Hits

5 Home Improvement Projects to Do Before Winter Hits

Summer break is almost over. Isn’t it time for the much-needed repair or addition to preparing your home for winter? 

While it’s risky to do a project when it’s snowing, summertime is a busy season for construction. This makes fall the best time to do any remodeling or renovation. You can even get your materials at lower prices when you get them done before the holiday season. However, for your project to be successful, be sure to prepare for it early — that’s during spring or early summer.

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5 Old-School Home Maintenance Routines to Secure your Property Value

5 Old-School Home Maintenance Routines to Secure your Property Value

Home maintenance is no one’s favorite task but as the saying goes ‘you need to give in order to receive’. Scheduling a few hours a month (sometimes more, sometimes less) taking care of your property is a good way to keep on top of things. By practicing proactive maintenance, you can prevent big and costly damages. You are also in for a good inspection report and you will increase the property value of your home.

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How To Clean Your Oscillating Fan

How To Clean Your Oscillating Fan
Photo by Enrique Zafra

There’s nothing like a cool breeze on a hot summer day to make you feel better. But for those times when nature won’t provide a breeze, an electric or battery-powered fan will do the trick. 

All fans, whether they are big box fans made by Lasko, oscillating fans, window fans, bladeless fans, misting fans, or hand-held fans, should be cleaned regularly.

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How to Find the Right Contractor

How to Find the Right Contractor

In a competitive real estate market, finding your move-in-ready dream home can be a challenge. A smart strategy might be to look for an affordable home that’s ripe for renovation. With the money you save on the purchase price — plus patience, planning, and the right contractor — you could transform that fixer-upper into the perfect home for you.

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