2 Ways To Increase The Effectiveness Of Your Furnace

You will want to make sure your furnace is in good working order before the winter arrives. You can run a few checks on your own before you call in a professional. This article will explain 2 simple ways to make your central heating more effective: Changing or Cleaning the Furnace Filter A dirty furnace filter can greatly hamper your air flow. Changing or cleaning the filter is very easy. You can access the filter door without needing any tools. [Read More]

Four Water Features That Can Do More Than Provide An Attractive Design

Water features can be a great addition to your pool, giving the design an attractive custom look. They can also be practical solutions to provide you with cool vapor, and to keep water moving to combat insects and create currents. These features can be waterfalls, streams and fountains. Here are some practical water features that you may want to consider adding to your custom pool design: 1. Waterfalls Over Rocks to Create a Cool Relaxing Area [Read More]

What Are the Noises Your Refrigerator Makes Trying to Say?

This is no prank call, but have you checked lately to see if your refrigerator is running? If you are positive it is running, the more important question could be what is it trying to tell you. The fridge is usually one of the more quiet appliances in the house—only kicking in as needed with a gentle humming motor providing cool air in the unit. However, when the refrigerator is starting to fail, you will not even have to be asked if it is running, as you will likely hear it all over the house. [Read More]

Custom Shutters: How To Dress Up Your Home's Exterior For A Sale

Real estate agents are always talking about "curbside appeal." If you used the services of a real estate agent when you bought your home, then you probably got some idea of what curbside appeal means. The "cuter" or more aesthetically pleasing the exterior of a home is, the more likely buyers will want to poke around the interior. If you are having a difficult time selling your first home, maybe these custom shutter ideas will help. [Read More]