Let's face it: Not all home upgrades are worth the investment, and not all energy-efficient upgrades deliver the savings you're hoping for. That doesn't mean they're not worth exploring and implementing in your home, though. Understanding the benefits of certain upgrades will help you make the right choices when it comes to choosing energy-efficient options for your home. Below you'll find ...
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Common Household Issues You Might Experience as a New Homeowner
Are you a new homeowner? If so, it’s important to understand some of the common issues that you might face with your new home, as well as the steps you should take to deal with them if they arise. Home Heating and Cooling If your heater is going to go out, I promise it will do it on the coldest day of the year. (Your AC unit will follow suit and flake out in the middle of July.) To avoid ...
How To Take Care of an Elderly Relative While Retaining Their Independence
My husband's parents spent the last few years of their lives living in our home. It was a difficult time, but it was a good one. Taking care of elderly relatives is a challenge and a constant balancing act because you are responsible for them. You want them to be happy, healthy, and living life to the best of their ability, and they want to be as independent as possible, too. It can sometimes be ...
Bad Roofing Repairs and How to Fix Them
Roof problems are big problems, but what do you do when you think your roof has been fixed, only to find out the repairs were done poorly? It can and does happen, and here's how to identify bad roofing repairs and fix them, too. Your Roof is Leaking One major sign that you have to make a roof repair is if your roof is leaking. Leaking roofs are a huge issue, and if you do not ...