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What You Need To Know About Your Home's Insulation

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You probably don’t think about your home’s insulation often, but if your energy bills are high, you may not have enough insulation. The right amount of insulation allows you to use less energy to comfortably cool and heat your home. If you haven’t thought about your home’s insulation before, check out these five important facts.   Insulation Is Measured in R-Value Just about every material used to build your home has an R-value, including wood, drywall, bricks, etc.…

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4 Things You Need To Know About Fireplaces And Household Safety

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If you’ve never lived in a home with a fireplace before, you’re probably really looking forward to spending time in front of a cozy fire with family and friends. You’re probably also aware of several fireplace safety basics, such as never leaving a fire unattended, having the chimney cleaned on a regular basis, and keeping a fireplace screen securely in place if there are small children in the vicinity. However, there are less obvious ways that you can help ensure that you and other household residents enjoy the fireplace without taking unnecessary safety risks.…

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Find The Plumbing Problem From The Inside Out – Use A Drain Camera!

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Unclogging drains and locating leaks is never a fun task. Couple that with the fact that most pipes disappear underground or into your walls and it may seem nearly impossible to discover what’s wrong without unearthing the entire thing. Thankfully, destroying your landscape or knocking out walls isn’t your only option. Drain cameras are helpful tools in examining your pipes without making a big mess. What Does a Drain Camera Do?…

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