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HVAC
Your Guide to Solar-Powered Attic Fans and Roof Vents
When summer temperatures crawl into the triple digits, the last place you want to be is in a hot, stuffy attic. Having a closed-off hot box in your home can’t be good for your heating and cooling, can it? Wouldn’t it be great if you could vent that air and remove it from your home…
Solar
What to Do with Solar Panels When You Move
Your current home is installed with solar panels and now you’re planning to move. Your new home isn’t equipped with solar panels and the question facing you is whether to bring the solar panels you’ve already invested in with you. Consider these factors when making your decision. Selling Your Current Property Before putting your…
HVAC
Heat Pump vs. AC: Which Is Best for You?
When it’s time to install or replace a new HVAC system, you may face the difficult decision of choosing between a heat pump vs. a central air conditioning (AC) unit. While these systems generally work the same when cooling your home, there are some major differences on the heating side. This post will cover the…
Other Home Projects
How to Get Smooth Wall Texture With a Skim Coat
Before moving to Texas and building a house, I didn’t realize the wide variety of texture finishes that are possible on drywall. Where I grew up in Utah, walls were always smooth, and the heavy texture that seems to be the norm in Texas and many other southern states feels unfinished to me. So, I’ve…
HVAC
Understanding HVAC SEER Ratings: What Homeowners Need to Know
What Is SEER Rating? SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings are crucial when choosing the right HVAC system for your home. Understanding them will help you with two things: In this guide, we’ll break down what SEER ratings mean, why they matter, and how to select the best HVAC system to suit your needs and…
HVAC
Choosing Between a Split HVAC System or Packaged HVAC System
If it’s time for you to purchase a new HVAC system, you might find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed. There are so many brands, types, sizes, and prices to choose from, that you might not know where to start. One way to make the process easier is to first choose between the two mainstream systems—split or…
Other Home Projects
Seven Things to Consider Before a Laundry Room Remodel
Embarking on a laundry room remodel is a significant step towards enhancing your home’s functionality and aesthetics. It’s an opportunity to transform a mundane space into something both practical and pleasing to the eye. However, diving into this project requires thoughtful planning and consideration. In the following guide, we delve into seven crucial factors you…
Roofing
Take a look up at your roof. Whether you see roofing shingles, metal panels, clay tiles or another sturdy roofing material, you probably think that barrier is the only thing that safeguards you from nature’s elements. And while your roofing material does most of the work to keep your home dry, there’s another lesser-known component…