HVAC
Electric Heating Showdown: Baseboard Vs. Underfloor Heaters
If you’re looking for an alternative to conventional forced air heating, a floor heating system — such as an electric baseboard radiator or electric underfloor heater — is a great choice for your HVAC system. Both have their pros and cons, of course. Baseboard heaters are wall-mounted, ductless units that sit just above floors, which makes…
Roofing
Is It Safe To Install A Roof In The Rain?
Rain can hamper any home improvement project, but it greatly impacts a roof repair or replacement. After weeks of planning, you may feel impatient or frustrated when a storm lingers. But there are several good reasons to wait for drier weather before you proceed. Here’s what to know about roof projects and rain. Can You…
Windows
Window Safety Features for Families with Young Children
For families with young children, home safety transcends beyond the usual security measures — it’s an everyday priority embedded in the very structures of the household. Windows, often overlooked, play a pivotal role in this safety ecosystem. As portals to the external environment, they can also pose risks if not appropriately designed with children in…
Windows
The Best Low-Cost Ways to Insulate Windows for Winter
We’ve all heard that time-honored bit of advice: if you’re cold, put on a sweater. But sometimes chilly homes aren’t a matter of personal preference, but a reflection of poor window insulation. The best way to improve your window insulation is to buy new windows. Energy-efficient windows with gas-filled insulation can prevent drafts while also keeping the…
HVAC
The sun is one of the most reliable sources of warmth on Earth, so why not use it for your home heating? Solar-powered heaters take the comfort and convenience of conventional heating and combine it with energy-efficient solar energy for an interior heat source that’s as great for your energy bills as it is for…
Windows
Weatherize Your Windows: Tips to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter
Winter is coming! Read on to explore how to stay warm and save money by weatherizing windows with caulk and foam tape. This prevents drafts that can lower your home’s temperature, forcing you to crank up the heat and driving your energy bills up. Here’s how you can get better heating performance — all with…
HVAC
Why Is My Heater or AC Not Working?
Whether it’s a malfunctioning central air conditioner or a furnace that just doesn’t seem to be doing its job, a broken down heater or air conditioner is cause for alarm in anyone’s book. A faulty unit could mean a costly repair — and of course, all those uncomfortable hours waiting for it to be fixed!…
Roofing
Home Improvement Projects that Will Extend the Life of Your Siding and Roof
Your roof and your siding—they’re your home’s literal first defense against the elements, so you want to make them last as long as possible. Unfortunately, those same elements can take an eventual toll on your home’s exteriors, particularly if you don’t put much maintenance into them. Like most things in life, when it comes to…
Windows
Were My Windows Correctly Installed?
Perhaps you bought a home and you are now discovering that your windows may not be in the greatest shape you thought they were in when you moved in. Or, perhaps you have recently had windows installed, and the contractor did not do as good of a job as they had promised. Either way, you…