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Windows
Cleaning Vinyl Windows: Make Them Look New Again
Vinyl window frames are a popular choice for homeowners due to their durability and low maintenance. However, even these stalwart fixtures aren’t immune to the build-up of dirt and grime. The secret to keeping them pristine is knowing how to clean vinyl windows effectively. In this article, we’ll provide you with expert tips to ensure…
Siding
Caulk for Siding: Everything You Need to Know
Caulk is a homeowner’s secret weapon for home improvement projects. This flexible acrylic fills gaps and cracks, preventing air or moisture from entering your home. While using caulk on exterior siding is straightforward, there are a few things to consider before you start. This guide covers siding caulk basics, including when to use it, when…
HVAC
If you notice your home is not heating properly, or your heating bill has recently increased, you may need to examine your furnace and flue. Your furnace’s exhaust stack, also known as the flue, vents fumes and carbon monoxide safely away from your home’s interior as you heat your home. Over time, the galvanized metal…
Roofing
How to Check and Maintain Roof Flashing
It’s hard to say if there’s a more important part of your home than the roof. It keeps you safe and protected from the elements, but even more importantly, it keeps all the materials used to construct your house dry, too. That means you won’t have to worry about anything rotting or wearing out—and best…
Windows
Reducing the amount of air leakage in your home is a cost-effective way to decrease heating and cooling costs, improve durability, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment. To prevent air leakage, homeowners can explore window caulking. Use caulk to seal, or reseal, windows from the outside elements. Caulk is an affordable, flexible substance…
Solar
The major appliances in your home need on-going care and upkeep to ensure they are operating to the best of their ability, and solar panels are no different. Any debris— including dust, dirt, pollen, and even bird droppings— can decrease the efficiency of your solar panels. Depending on your environment and weather, you may need…
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…
Flooring
How to Paint Over Vinyl Floors
We tend to have a love-hate relationship with vinyl floors. It’s inexpensive, usually comes in convenient sheets or rolls, and is easy to install. Vinyl can also be found in a wide array of colors that can be matched to any style and room. However, once you’ve installed it, it can be a pain to…