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Parts of an air conditioning system to know

Air HVAC

A Simple Guide to the Main Parts of Your Air Conditioning System

Peeling back the layers of your air conditioning system reveals more than just wires and coils – it uncovers fascinating interactions of technology and engineering, designed to keep you comfortable. This guide will take a…

Tom PelletierApril 4, 2024

Roof

Should a Roof Vent Pipe Be Covered?

Have you ever found yourself staring up at your roof, puzzled by the various components, lost in a sea of shingles? You're not alone. Specifically, many homeowners wonder about the purpose of the roof vent…

Steve MangekianMarch 20, 2024

Home Maintenance

Easy Steps to Fix Chipped Paint on Your Wall

Is your home's interior looking a bit worse for wear due to chips in the paint? Peeling or chipped wall paint is a common inconvenience that many homeowners face – but it doesn't have to…

Steve MangekianMarch 13, 2024

What size nails are best for a baseboard?

Home Maintenance

What Size Nails Are the Best For a Baseboard?

If you've ever tried hammering flimsy little nails into a baseboard only to have it slowly wiggle loose over time, you know the frustration of using the wrong fastener. A loose baseboard not only looks…

Steve MangekianFebruary 23, 2024

Windows

How To Measure Window Screens

Summertime calls for us to fling open our windows and bask in the delightful weather. However, uninvited insects can be a real buzzkill to this serene picture. Enter window screens—your first line of defense to…

Steve MangekianFebruary 7, 2024

Electrical Home Maintenance

How to Install a Ring Doorbell

Keeping our homes and families safe is pretty much a universal top priority. But who has time to sit by the door all day waiting and watching the door? That's why smart doorbells like Ring…

Steve MangekianFebruary 6, 2024

Air conditioners can shut off for various reasons and some can be fixed independently

Air

Why Does My Air Conditioner Turn Off By Itself?

Nothing disrupts comfort faster than an air conditioner that randomly shuts off. This frustrating issue leaves you sweating it out, wondering what caused the shutdown. Fortunately, understanding the top reasons an AC might turn off…

Steve MangekianJanuary 31, 2024

Home Maintenance

How To Align Garage Door Sensors

For homeowners, a properly functioning garage is more than a convenience—it's a vital component of home safety and security. Regular maintenance, including aligning garage door sensors, is essential to ensure seamless operation. Picture arriving home…

Steve MangekianJanuary 25, 2024

Septic

Is Drano Septic Safe?

Clogged drains are a familiar adversary for homeowners, seeming to strike at the most inconvenient times. Asenals of products line store shelves, promising swift victory over stubborn blockages. Among the arsenal, Drano stands out as…

Steve MangekianJanuary 25, 2024

Basement

What is a Daylight Basement?

As daylight gently pours into the lower level of a home, it transforms what could be just an ordinary basement into a bright and inviting living space. This is the essence of a daylight basement,…

Steve MangekianJanuary 18, 2024

Home Inspection

A Simple Guide to the Main Parts of Your Air Conditioning System

Should a Roof Vent Pipe Be Covered?

Easy Steps to Fix Chipped Paint on Your Wall

What Size Nails Are the Best For a Baseboard?

How To Measure Window Screens

How to Install a Ring Doorbell

Why Does My Air Conditioner Turn Off By Itself?

How To Align Garage Door Sensors

Is Drano Septic Safe?

What is a Daylight Basement?

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