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When HOA Affects Your HVAC Requirements
For all the good they do, homeowner associations can complicate the HVAC requirements for property owners. Homeowner associations exist to protect the property interests of all their owners. Central to their efforts are strict rules and regulations that govern the appearance and upkeep of the public and many of the private areas. Although federal law
The Complete Guide to Tiny Home HVAC & Plumbing
Tiny home living is sweeping the nation — and for good reason. Cost-effective, eco-conscious, and sustainable, tiny house living is a great option for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save on expensive mortgages and property costs. While tiny homes offer much in the way of economic and environmental savings, there is a
Working Safely in Your Home’s Attic
Most people visit the attic only when absolutely necessary. Attics are typically cramped as well as uncomfortably hot or cold during most seasons of the year. However, once in a while, the pull-down stairs are lowered or the access hatch is opened and the homeowner ventures up into that unfamiliar zone. What you should know before
Don’t Let Your Happy Home Life Be Disrupted By Particles in the Air
A big part of having a happy home is having a healthy home, which is somewhat difficult thanks to particles often found in the air. Today, we’re going to give you a few tips that will help you prevent irritants from ruining your indoor air quality. Get Your Ducts Cleaned Over time, your home’s
How to Check the Status of Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports 10,000 people become ill each year and 1,500 die because of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Fortunately, you can avoid it by installing carbon monoxide detectors in your home and checking their status to ensure they’re in good working order. Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Carbon
Reasons to Choose a Heat Pump
Whenever you’re faced with replacing your HVAC system, you’re also faced with an opportunity to increase your home’s efficiency. Sure, paying for a new cooling or heating system hurts the pocketbook, but it can also be an investment in a future with lower utility bills. One of the most efficient HVAC systems around is the
A Timeline of HVAC Replacement and Maintenance
When you buy a new HVAC system, you want it to run as efficiently as possible for as long as possible. But the only way to do that is to keep it properly maintained throughout its lifetime. If you don’t take care of it, it will run down and begin using more energy. To prevent
What Does Discolored Hot Water Indicate?
Seeing discolored hot water coming from one of your home’s faucets can be distressing. However, you don’t need to assume that it means your water heater is on its way out: there are several different reasons that you may be getting discoloration in your hot water. Discolored water can occur as the result of a
Got Allergies? Watch Out for These Common Indoor Triggers
Our homes are often filled with indoor allergy triggers that can make the lives of certain household members miserable. To alleviate this problem, we suggest you watch out for these specific triggers in your home: Dust mites: These microscopic insects love bedding and other soft furnishings. Your bedroom is full of them, so one way to tackle this issue is to wash
Get Rid of Dust Mites in Your Vista Home Once and For All
If members of your household suffer from allergies, an unchecked dust mite population may be contributing to their misery. Symptoms of dust mite sensitivity can include itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, eczema, asthma and other respiratory problems. You can’t see these microscopic, spider-like creatures, but there are likely millions of them
