Let Cleaner Ducts Lower Your Heating Costs This Winter
In a time where inflation is the highest this generation has ever seen, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Fortunately, it is possible to save a buck this winter. When it comes to utility costs, there is one step homeowners and renters can take in order to lower their heating bills as we…
Read MoreHow to Lower HVAC Costs this Winter
As the length of daylight begins to shrink with each sunset and temperatures slide from the extended summer highs, it is time for homeowners and renters who want to save money this winter to get to work. No one likes spending more on utilities than they have to and the top reason why many people…
Read MoreHoliday Lighting Safety Tips
“Is your house on fire? No, Aunt Bethany, those are the Christmas lights.” If you don’t get the reference, do yourself a favor this holiday season and catch the classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It is sure to become an instant favorite! Even if you don’t plan to use “250 strands of lights…100 individual bulbs…
Read MoreFive Electrical Safety Tips to Stay Safe this Winter
The transition from one season to another makes for changes in how you use your home and its appliances. Staying comfortable while spending more time indoors, along with all of the festivities we celebrate during late fall and winter, can mean an increased risk of electrical issues. After all, electrical fires are the leading type…
Read MoreWhy It May Be Time to Replace Your Electrical Panel
An older couple recently had issues with their microwave, so they decided to replace the appliance with a new model. Shortly after installing their new microwave, however, they began experiencing strange electrical issues. From different circuits losing power to breakers tripping in the electrical panel, the issues persisted. Following yet another outage in the home,…
Read MorePreparing Your HVAC System for Florida Winters
Believe it or not, there is winter in Florida. Although it is only a dip of about 21 degrees for the average high between summer and winter in cities like Jacksonville, that is a big enough swing to warrant some preseason work on your HVAC system. Beyond being ready for the weather a new season…
Read MoreHiring a General Contractor? 5 Things to Consider
If you’re in the process of building or renovating a home, one of the most important decisions you can make is who to hire as your general contractor. It’s also one of the most difficult decisions, since you want to ensure that they’re qualified and trustworthy while also being affordable and easy to work with—a…
Read More5 Signs You Need a New Roof
Many homeowners wait until they actually see damage on their roof before thinking about replacing it. But by that time, the damage may have already been done to your ceiling and walls, so it’s better to take preventative measures instead of wait until you have to replace your roof after the fact. Here are five…
Read MoreShould You Clean Air Conditioning Ducts?
If you have central air conditioning in your home – which in Jacksonville, Florida we all do – you may be wondering if you should clean your air conditioning ducts as part of your regular house cleaning routine. The short answer to this question is yes, because the air from your air conditioning unit could…
Read MoreThe Reasons Why You Should Hire an Electrician
While there are many projects safe to be tried as a DIY around the house, there’s no such thing as a basic electrical repair. Recent data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission show that there are more than 400 electrocutions in our country each year. That might not sound like a lot, but this…
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