The Latest in Home Maintenance and Repair

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What Is a Good AFUE Rating?

Mar 14, 2024

Understanding AFUE ratings can empower you to make informed choices about your heating system. Consequently, you can keep your home warm while also managing your financial and environmental well-being.

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Top 3 Most Frequently Repaired Dryer Parts

Mar 14, 2024

In comparison with other large appliances in your home, the dryer’s mechanism is relatively simple. Therefore, fewer things can go wrong. Here are the top three.

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Iron Ochre: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It

Mar 13, 2024

Iron ochre is a reddish-brown slime that can wreak havoc on drainage systems, especially sump pumps, causing clogs and potentially expensive damage. But you don’t need to accept this problem as an inevitable consequence of where you live.

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Do I Need an Air Quality Test?

Mar 13, 2024

Air quality tests measure pollutants ranging from allergy-inducing dust to potentially dangerous gases, offering both peace of mind and an important heads-up in the event of an emergency.

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How to Clean a Trash Compactor

Mar 12, 2024

Armed with a pair of gloves, some baking soda magic and a dollop of elbow grease, you can transform your trash compactor from funky to fresh.

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How to Heat or Cool an Addition

Mar 12, 2024

If your home is at maximum capacity, an addition is a logical option. Unless you want the new space to be a personal sauna in the summer and a temporary deep freezer in the winter, you'll need HVAC options to keep it the perfect temperature year-round.

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Do Air Vent Deflectors Work?

Mar 09, 2024

Uneven room temperatures in your home? Air vent deflectors can improve air circulation and enhance energy efficiency without hassle or expense.

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Do I Need an Air Purifier?

Mar 08, 2024

Air purifiers offer some assistance in this regard, and they can also make your home more enjoyable for people without allergies. But, if no one in your household has allergies, is it really worth it to splurge on one?