Have you ever sat down and wondered just how old your plumbing might be? It is commonplace to assume that your plumbing is fine and as long as there are no leaks or overtly obvious problems, there is nothing to worry about. Although it would be nice for it to work this way, it does not. As a homeowner, you need to make sure that your plumbing does not contain lead and that your drinking water is safe.
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Are you getting ready for the summer heat to roll in? If so, making sure your AC system is working properly is important, as a working AC unit can definitely make the summer heat more bearable. If your AC isn't working like it should or if you have noticed that your electrical bill skyrockets when running your air conditioner, then you may want to perform some tuneups and maintenance services. To ensure your AC system works efficiently, you will want to be sure that you perform services like:
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The ideal humidity of a home ranges between 30 and 50 percent, with the perfect humidity level being 45 percent. You can easily monitor the humidity of your home with a tool called a hygrometer. The question is – what should you do if the humidity in your home is too high or too low?
When Your Humidity Levels are Too Low
Did you know dry skin, throats, lips, and noses can all be caused by having a home with low humidity levels?
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A window air conditioner can offer a welcome relief for those who can't install a central air conditioner. But that relief can lessen when you suddenly have a bug problem you can trace back to the window unit. There are a few different reasons this can happen ranging from the air conditioning installation to a burned out part.
Here are two of the reasons a window air conditioner can become a bug gateway -- and how you can fix the problem.
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The countdown to the hottest months of the year has officially begun, and you may have started to think about how well your air conditioning unit battles the heat. Summer months put a lot of strain on an AC unit, constantly kicking it on and making it work harder and longer to maintain temperatures inside your home. All the extra work wears it down faster, raising the electric bill, and speeding up the need for costly repairs.
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