When the average homeowner thinks of insulation, they often envision rolls of fluffy pink or yellow insulation attached to a craft paper backing. Many may lack experience with other common types, like loose-fill insulation, even though their usage has proved to be reliable and efficient for many decades. With both electricity rates and heating fuel prices, many
A damaged chimney can pose a danger since chimney fires, smoke damage, and property damages are more likely. Knowing the signs of damage helps you know when it is time to schedule a repair. 1. Cracked Liners The liner protects the chimney masonry from combustion damage, as well as ensuring that heat and smoke don't damage your walls. A cracked liner can be dangerous,
Having an addition built on your home is a pretty big endeavor. So, before you go ahead and get started, you will likely want to get a couple of different estimates from different companies. You can then compare the amounts you are quoted and the work that the companies recommend having done. But beyond reviewing the physical estimates, you should also ask the builder
Being forced to endure brownouts and blackouts has become increasingly common for the residents of many states as existing electrical grids become older and less reliable. When black and brownouts are coupled with electrical outages caused by hurricanes, ice, electrical storms, and wildfire, it isn't difficult to understand why residential solar panels continue to gro
The exterior of your home, its foundation, and the interior basement are exposed to a great variety of water threats from the soil and water table and nearby natural water sources, but also from excessive precipitation and poor exterior home drainage systems. When you discover an interior moisture problem from outside sources, you realize the need for superb waterproo